Temperature Change Conversion: F, C, K

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A change of 100 degrees Kelvin is equivalent to a change of 100 degrees Celsius, which corresponds to a change of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. This relationship is clarified by focusing on temperature changes rather than specific temperature values. The equation F = 9/5C + 32 is used for converting specific temperatures, while the change in temperature can be expressed as ΔF = 9/5 ΔC. Understanding this distinction helps clarify why the temperature change conversions hold true. This discussion highlights the importance of differentiating between absolute temperatures and temperature changes in different scales.
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My professor said yesterday that a change in temperature of 100 degrees Kelvin is equal to a chane of 100 degress Celcius, and finally this was equal to a change of 180 degrees farenhight. why is this correct given the equation F= 9/5C + 32 ?
 
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That equation converts a specific temperature from one scale to another. What you want to compare are temperature changes: \Delta F = 9/5 \Delta C.
 
thx..that clears it up..and I see why.
 

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