Heat and temperature
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8. Changuing units of temperature


Figure 7.20
Because the Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales are frequently used, it’s useful to know how to convert temperatures from one scale to another.

It’s easy to convert temperatures between the Kelvin and Celsius scales.


Each 1-degree change on the Kelvin scale is equal to a 1-degree change on the Celsius scale.

Therefore, to convert a temperature from Celsius to Kelvin, just add 273 to the Celsius temperature.

For example, 10 °C equals 283 Kelvin.

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