Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit is a temperature scale commonly used in the United States. It was proposed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1724. On the Fahrenheit scale, the freezing point of water is 32 degrees and the boiling point of water is 212 degrees, placing the boiling and freezing points of water exactly 180 degrees apart. This makes it convenient for dividing into equal segments. The Fahrenheit scale is used in the United States for everyday applications such as weather reports, cooking, and body temperature measurements.

Conversion between Fahrenheit and Celsius

To convert a temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can use the formula:
Celsius = (Fahrenheit - 32) / 1.8

To convert a temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit, the formula is:
Fahrenheit = (Celsius * 1.8) + 32

Study Guide

1. What is the freezing point of water on the Fahrenheit scale?
2. What is the boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit scale?
3. How many degrees apart are the freezing and boiling points of water on the Fahrenheit scale?
4. Convert 50 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius.
5. Convert 20 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit.

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