A Celsius Thermometer and an Absolute Thermometer Are Used to Measure

question 57

Multiple Choice

A Celsius thermometer and an absolute thermometer are used to measure the temperature of the same gas sample. The readings on the thermometers are respectively T_C and T_K. Which of these statements is correct?

• A) T_C is smaller than T_K.
• B) T_C is larger than T_K.
• C) T_C is equal to T_K.
• D) Any of these choices could be correct, depending on the gas temperature.

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