A temperature of 100 K equals which of the following?
A)373°C
B)173°C
C)-279°F
D)279°F
E)-639°F

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A temperature of 100 K equals which of the following?
A)373°C
B)173°C
C)-279°F
D)279°F
E)​-639°F

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To convert 100 K to Celsius, we subtract 273.15: 
100 K - 273.15 = -173.15°C 
To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, we use the formula: 
°F = (°C x 1.8) + 32 
Therefore, 
(-173.15 x 1.8) + 32 = -279.67°F 
Since -279.67°F is closest to -279°F, the answer is C.

A Temperature of 100 K Equals Which of the Following