Temperature Change Conversion: F, C, K

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A change in temperature of 100 degrees Kelvin is equivalent to a change of 100 degrees Celsius and 180 degrees Fahrenheit. This relationship is established through the equation for temperature conversion, specifically focusing on temperature changes rather than absolute values. The formula for comparing temperature changes is expressed as ΔF = (9/5)ΔC, clarifying the proportionality between Celsius and Fahrenheit changes.

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  • Understanding of temperature scales: Kelvin, Celsius, and Fahrenheit
  • Basic algebra for manipulating equations
  • Knowledge of temperature conversion formulas
  • Familiarity with the concept of temperature change versus absolute temperature
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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 celsius, 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: [itex]\Delta F = 9/5 \Delta C[/itex].
 
thx..that clears it up..and I see why.
 

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