On a cold winter day the weather report gives the temperature as -5.0° F. What would this temperature be if reported on the Kevin scale?
A)252 K
B)258 K
C)268 K
D)-20.6 K

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On a cold winter day the weather report gives the temperature as -5.0° F.  What would this temperature be if reported on the Kevin scale?
A)252 K
B)258 K
C)268 K
D)-20.6 K

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin, use the formula K = (°F - 32) × 5/9 + 273.15. Plugging in -5.0°F gives K = (-5.0 - 32) × 5/9 + 273.15 = 252 K.

On a Cold Winter Day the Weather Report Gives the Temperature