4.4.1

The Kelvin Scale

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The Kelvin Scale

The Kelvin scale is a temperature scale that is commonly used in science.

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The Kelvin scale

  • The Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale defined to have 0 K at the lowest possible temperature, called absolute zero.
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Absolute zero

  • Absolute zero (0 K) is the lowest possible temperature.
  • At absolute zero, there is no temperature.
    • This means that there is no kinetic energy or vibration of molecules.
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Converting from degrees to Kelvin

  • To find degrees from Kelvin, just add 273.15.
    • E.g. 0oC = 273.15 K.
    • E.g. Water boils at 373.15 K.

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