Question

Which of the follwing is the smallest rise in temperature?

A
1F
B
1K
C
1C
D
All are of equal value
Solution
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There are 180 divisions in the Fahrenheit scale between the ice point and steam point while there are only 100 divisions in a Celsius scale.

And one scale division of a Kelvin scale is same as that of a Celsius scale.

So, 10F indicates a smaller rise in temperature than 10C and 1K.


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