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1
Q

Is kelvin an SI unit?

A

Yes

2
Q

is change is celsuis the same as change in kelvin?

A

yes, since we add or subtract 273 to interchange so difference will stay constant

3
Q

another name for the kelvin scale?

A

thermodynamic scale or absolute scale of temperature

4
Q

What does Kelvin define the melting point of ice as?

A

273K

5
Q

What does kelvin have ?

A

An absolute zero.

6
Q

What is an absolute zero?

A

minimum internal energy and lowest temperature

7
Q

What does celsius defines melting point of ice?

A

0 degrees

8
Q

What does celsius defines the boiling point of water?

A

100 degrees(at specified conditions)

9
Q

What does celsius depends upon?

A

properties of water

10
Q

What does kelvin depend on?

A

Nothing

11
Q

How to change from kelvin to celsius?

A

subtract 273

12
Q

How to change from celsius to kelvin?

A

add 273

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