Two thermometers are calibrated, one in degrees Celsius and the other in degrees Fahrenheit. At what temperature (in kelvins) do their readings measure the same temperature?
A) 218.15
B) 233.15
C) 273.15
D) 40.15
E) 0

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The two scales, Celsius and Fahrenheit, intersect at -40 degrees. To convert this to Kelvin, add 273.15 to the Celsius value: -40 + 273.15 = 233.15 K.

Two Thermometers Are Calibrated, One in Degrees Celsius and the Other