Which One of the Following Statements About Temperature Scales Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about temperature scales is false?

• A)The boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit scale is 212 degrees.
• B)The Celsius degree is smaller than the Fahrenheit degree.
• C)The freezing point of water on the Celsius scale is 0 degrees.
• D)All temperatures on the Kelvin scale are positive numbers.

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