Platinum melts at $3215 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$ What is the corresponding temperature in the Kelvin scale?
A) 2135 K
B) 3215 K
C) 2041 K
D) 2296 K
E) 2207 K

Question

Platinum melts at $3215 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F }$ What is the corresponding temperature in the Kelvin scale?
A)  2135 K
B)  3215 K
C)  2041 K
D)  2296 K
E)  2207 K

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin, first convert Fahrenheit to Celsius by subtracting 32 and then multiplying by 5/9. After getting the Celsius temperature, add 273.15 to convert to Kelvin. $3215 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { F } = (3215 - 32) \times \frac{5}{9} + 273.15 \approx 2041 \, \mathrm{K}$.

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