Temperature

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. It is commonly measured using the Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) scales.

Celsius and Fahrenheit Scales

The Celsius scale is based on the freezing and boiling points of water, with 0°C being the freezing point and 100°C being the boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure.

The Fahrenheit scale is also based on the freezing and boiling points of water, with 32°F being the freezing point and 212°F being the boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure.

Converting Between Celsius and Fahrenheit

To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit, you can use the formula:

F = (C x 9/5) + 32

To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can use the formula:

C = (F - 32) x 5/9

Practice Problems

1. Convert 25°C to Fahrenheit.
2. Convert 98.6°F to Celsius.
3. If it is 20°C outside, what is the temperature in Fahrenheit?
4. If it is 75°F outside, what is the temperature in Celsius?

Conclusion

Understanding temperature and being able to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit is important for everyday activities such as cooking, weather forecasts, and scientific experiments.

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