(a)
Convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius and Kelvin.
(a)
Answer to Problem 1PQ
The temperature in Celsius is
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation of temperature in centigrade scale.
Here,
Write the expression for the temperature in Kelvin scale.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, The temperature in Celsius is
Substitute
Thus, the temperature in Kelvin is
(b)
Convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius and Kelvin.
(b)
Answer to Problem 1PQ
For
The temperature in Celsius is
For
The temperature in Celsius is
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation of temperature in centigrade scale.
Here,
Write the expression for the temperature in Kelvin scale.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, for
The temperature in Celsius is
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, for
The temperature in Celsius is
(c)
Convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius and Kelvin.
(c)
Answer to Problem 1PQ
The temperature in Celsius is
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation of temperature in centigrade scale.
Here,
Write the expression for the temperature in Kelvin scale.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the temperature in Celsius is
Substitute
Thus, the temperature in Kelvin is
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