Complete the following statement: A temperature decrease of 30 C° is equal to a temperature decrease of
A)30 F°.
B)30 K.
C)17 F°.
D)26 F°.
E)303 K.

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A temperature decrease of 30 C° is equal to a temperature decrease of 30 K, as both Celsius and Kelvin scales have the same size of temperature increments (1 degree). Fahrenheit, on the other hand, has a different size of temperature increments, so the conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit is not a simple offset. Furthermore, the other two options (C and D) are incorrect conversions from Celsius to Fahrenheit, as they use an incorrect formula. Finally, option E is also incorrect, as it represents a change in temperature of 273 K, which is not equivalent to a 30 C° decrease (which is a change of 30 K only).

Complete the Following Statement: a Temperature Decrease of 30 C°