What is temperature measured with

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The discussion revolves around the concept of temperature, specifically in relation to the Kelvin scale and absolute zero. Participants explore definitions and relationships between temperature and other concepts, such as kinetic energy.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that temperature is measured with respect to absolute zero on the Kelvin scale.
  • Another participant agrees but notes that this definition is not complete, as temperature can also be defined on the Celsius scale, which differs from the Kelvin scale.
  • There is a suggestion that the answer to the original question might be kinetic energy, but this is challenged by another participant who asserts that kinetic energy is not the same as temperature.
  • A participant proposes the term "absolute temperature" as a potential answer.
  • Another participant presents a relational analogy involving Celsius, Kelvin, zero, and absolute zero, suggesting a deeper connection between these concepts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that temperature is related to absolute zero on the Kelvin scale, but there is disagreement regarding the completeness of this definition and the relationship to kinetic energy. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the precise terminology and definitions.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the definitions of temperature and its relationship to different scales, which may not be universally accepted. There are also unresolved aspects regarding the implications of kinetic energy in this context.

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Homework Statement


A temperature measured with respect to absolute zero on the Kelvin scale is called ____________.


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The thing measured with respect to absolute zero on the Kelvin scale is called temperature. Right?

But the question seems to be recursive. Is the answer is kinetic energy?
 
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Govind_Balaji said:
The thing measured with respect to absolute zero on the Kelvin scale is called temperature. Right?

Right, but that's not a complete answer. The thing measured with respect to the zero on the Celsius scale is called temperature as well, but it is definitely different.

But the question seems to be recursive. Is the answer is kinetic energy?

In a way question contains the answer but no, kinetic energy is NOT the temperature.
 
absolute temperature?
 
That's would be my answer.
 
Celsius:Kelvin::
zero:absolute zero::
temperature:absolute temperatue
 

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