What is the correct way to express a temperature interval in degrees Celsius?

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The discussion revolves around the correct expression of a temperature interval in degrees Celsius, focusing on the notation and terminology used to represent temperature intervals versus specific temperature values.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore different options for expressing temperature intervals, questioning the validity of various notations. Some express uncertainty about the original question's intent, while others suggest that clarity in notation may be important.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing insights from external sources and questioning the preferences of instructors or textbooks. There is an acknowledgment of the need for clarity in expressing temperature intervals, but no consensus has been reached on the best approach.

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Participants note that the distinction between temperature values and intervals is significant, suggesting that the question may require a more precise answer than simply stating that any option is acceptable.

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A particular temperature interval, as opposed to a particular temperature value is written (a) C°, (b) °C, (c) degrees celsius minus degrees celsius (d) it makes no difference.

I am unsure as to what the question is asking.
 
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Ooops I forgot to type in the option for c. After reading the link above provided by a PF member It says that options a and b can both be used. Therefore the answer to this question is then D. Is this correct.
 
mopar969 said:
Ooops I forgot to type in the option for c. After reading the link above provided by a PF member It says that options a and b can both be used. Therefore the answer to this question is then D. Is this correct.
It really depends on your instructor or textbook and how fussy they want to be. If you wanted to be as clear as possible, how would you write a temperature interval?
 
Just to add: Since the question calls attention to a distinction between an interval and a temperature, I suspect they want you to choose which is most accurate. Otherwise why bring it up at all? (But see what your book says.)
 

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