rock.freak667 said:If F=1.8C+32
Then F1=1.8C1+32
and F2=1.8C2+32
So you change in F, F2-F1= ? (write in terms of the formula and you'll see that the change in F can't be converted to C using the standard formula).
Alternatively, convert everything to C first.
Foehammer said:Homework Statement
A Celsius and a Fahrenheit thermometer are dipped in boiling water. The temperature of the water is brought down until the Fahrenheit thermometer reads 140°. So, the fall in temperature registered by Celsius scale is:
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Homework Equations
F=(C*(9/5))+32
C=(F-32)*(5/9)
The Attempt at a Solution
Boiling water is 212 F. 212-140=72.
Convert 72 F to C and I get 22.223 C.
My answer doesn't match any of the choices.
Celsius and Fahrenheit are two different temperature scales used to measure the temperature of an object. The main difference between the two is the starting point of the scale. On the Celsius scale, the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point is 100 degrees, while on the Fahrenheit scale, the freezing point is 32 degrees and the boiling point is 212 degrees.
Both Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are equally accurate for measuring the boiling point of water. However, the Celsius scale is more commonly used in scientific measurements as it is based on a more logical and consistent scale.
The boiling point of water is affected by several factors, such as altitude, air pressure, and impurities in the water. Higher altitudes have lower air pressure, which means that water will boil at a lower temperature. Additionally, impurities in the water can also affect the boiling point.
Kelvin is another temperature scale commonly used in scientific measurements. The boiling point of water in Kelvin is 373.15 K, which is equivalent to 100 degrees Celsius.
No, water cannot boil at a temperature below 100 degrees Celsius under normal atmospheric conditions. In order for water to boil, it needs to reach a certain amount of energy, known as the heat of vaporization, which is achieved at 100 degrees Celsius.