College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 10 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 383: 11

Answer

a). (3) $T_{F}=T_{C}$ b). $-40^{\circ}C=-40^{\circ}F$

Work Step by Step

a). (3) $T_{F}=T_{C}$ because we want to find the temperature at which C and F scales have same readings. b). Let $T_{F}=T_{C}=T$ Now, $F=1.8C+32$ So, $T=1.8T+32$ or, $T=-40$
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