A Student Has Written the Equation Below to Convert a Temperature

question 49

Multiple Choice

A student has written the equation below to convert a temperature in degrees Fahrenheit into Kelvins.What is wrong with this equation? $T _ { K } = \frac { 9 } { 5 } T _ { F } + 32$

• A)The factor in front of T_F should be \(\frac { 5 } { 9 }\) .
• B)The numerical factor \(\frac { 5 } { 9 }\) 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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