The Kelvin Temperature Scale Is Used in Astronomy Because

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Kelvin temperature scale is used in astronomy because

• A) at 0 K an object has zero thermal energy.
• B) water freezes at 0 K.
• C) water boils at 100 K.
• D) hydrogen freezes at 0 K.
• E) the highest temperature possible is 1000 K.

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