What Is the MAIN Reason That Astronomers (And Other Scientists)almost

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Multiple Choice

What is the MAIN reason that astronomers (and other scientists) almost always use the Kelvin (absolute) temperature scale rather than the Celsius or Fahrenheit scales?

• A) The scale has a physically meaningful absolute zero of temperature.
• B) The temperatures of freezing and boiling water are easier to remember.
• C) Calculations are easier on the Kelvin scale.
• D) The size of each degree (or unit) of temperature is more convenient.

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

A loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, leading to a partial or complete inability to recall the recent past, while long-term memories from before the event remain intact.

Retrograde Amnesia

A loss of memory-access to events that occurred or information that was learned before an injury or the onset of a disease.

Retroactive Amnesia

A type of amnesia where an individual loses memories for events that occurred before a certain event, often a traumatic one, making it difficult to remember past information.

Retrograde Amnesia

A loss of memory-access to events that occurred, or information that was learned, before an injury or the onset of a disease.