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what is the difference between emperical and thermodynamic temperature?
Empirical temperature is based on observations and measurements, while thermodynamic temperature is based on the laws of thermodynamics and the absolute zero point.
The Fahrenheit and Celsius scales are considered empirical, as they are based on observable phenomena such as the freezing and boiling points of water.
The absolute zero point, which is the lowest possible temperature, serves as the reference point for the thermodynamic temperature scale and allows for the calculation of absolute temperatures.
Empirical and thermodynamic temperature are related through conversion equations, allowing for the conversion between different temperature scales. However, they are fundamentally different concepts and have different underlying principles.
Thermodynamic temperature is considered more accurate as it is based on fundamental laws of physics and does not rely on human observations or measurements. Empirical temperature can be affected by external factors and is subject to human error.