Platinum melts at 3215°F.What is the corresponding temperature in the Kelvin scale?
A)2041 K
B)2135 K
C)2207 K
D)2296 K
E)3215 K

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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. For platinum melting point: $3215°F - 32 = 3183$, $3183 \times \frac{5}{9} \approx 1768.33°C$, $1768.33 + 273.15 \approx 2041.48K$.

Platinum Melts at 3215°F