Subjective Type

Convert the following temperatures to the Celsius scale. $$(a)$$ $$293K$$ $$(b)$$ $$470K$$

Solution

$$t^\circ C=273.15- T\ K$$.

(a) $$293\ K=(293-273.15)^\circ C=19.85^\circ C$$

(b) $$470\ K=(470-273.15)^\circ C=196.85^\circ C$$

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