A Student Has Written the Equation Below to Convert a Temperature

question 43

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(º
• F) should be .
• B)The numerical factor should multiply (T(º
• 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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Definitions:

Frequency

The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time, often measured in cycles per second or Hertz.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure responsible for converting sound waves into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sound.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, vibrating in response to sound waves and initiating the process of hearing.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled organ in the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve signals for hearing.