A Student Has Written the Equation Below to Convert a Temperature

question 31

Multiple Choice

A student has written the equation below to convert a temperature in degrees Fahrenheit into Kelvins. What is wrong with this equation?

• A) The factor in front of T_F should be .
• B) The numerical factor should multiply (T_F − 32).
• C) An additional 273.15 Kelvins must be added to the right side of the equation.
• D) All the corrections above are required.
• E) Only corrections (b) and (c) are required.

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