The Kelvin Scale Measures

question 60

Multiple Choice

The Kelvin scale measures

• A) temperature in Fahrenheit-sized degrees above absolute zero.
• B) temperature referenced to zero at the freezing point of water.
• C) mass per unit volume, or density, with water having a value of 1.0.
• D) temperature in Celsius-sized degrees above absolute zero.

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Definitions:

Overload Principle

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