Temperature Variation Coefficient

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SUMMARY

The temperature variation coefficient, denoted as \Psi, is defined in the context of a system containing water and its surrounding environment, represented by room temperature (Troom). The relationship is established through the equations \Delta T / \Delta t = \Psi(T - Troom) and \Psi t = ln((T0 - Troom) / (T - Troom)). The unit of \Psi is determined to be degrees per second, although it is crucial to differentiate between temperature degrees and angular degrees, as they represent distinct measurements.

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Homework Statement


What is the unit of the system-universe temperature variation coefficient?

The system is a container holding a mass of water. T
The universe I guess is the room temperature. Troom
t is time in seconds.
[tex]\Psi[/tex] is the temperature variation coefficient.

Homework Equations


[tex]\Delta[/tex]T / [tex]\Delta[/tex]t = [tex]\Psi[/tex](T - Troom)
[tex]\Psi[/tex]t = ln ((To - Troom) / (T - Troom))

The Attempt at a Solution


Since it is temperature over time I thought that it would be degrees per second? But that is angular velocity so I'm sure that's not it.
 
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Degrees that measure temperatures are different than degrees that measure angles. You may consider them to be entirely different units, even though it's the same word.
 

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