Scales of Temperature

Q.

You may have noticed that a few sharp jerks are given to a clinical thermometer before using it. Why is it done so?

Q.

The temperature of a body on Celsius scale is ${40}^{\circ }C$, its reading on Fahrenheit scale is ______.

Q.

The formula $\mathrm{K}=\mathrm{C}+273.15$ converts temperatures from degrees Celsius $C$ to Kelvin $K$. Which of the following formulas is not correct?

1. $K-C=273.15$

2. $C=K-273.15$

3. $C-K=-273.15$

4. $C=K+273.15$

Q.

Convert the temperature of $276K$ to the celsius scale.

1. 3°C

2. 2°C

3. 4°C

4. 5°C

Q. Identify the temperature at which Celsius and Fahrenheit scales have same value.

1. 40
2. -40
3. 0
4. -20

Q. The SI unit used to measure temperature is:

1. Fahrenheit
2. Celcius
3. Kelvin
4. Joule

Q. Which of the following relation is true about kelvin and degree celsius?

1. C = K + 273
2. K = C + 170
3. K = C + 273
4. K - C = 270

Q. The SI unit of temperature kelvin is denoted as______.

1. ke
2. KE
3. k
4. K

Q.

The temperature of $570K$ on the Celsius scale is_____.

1. ${200}^{\circ }C$

2. ${290}^{\circ }C$

3. ${297}^{\circ }K$

4. ${297}^{\circ }C$

Q. What is equivalent Celsius value for $55{}^{\circ }\text{F}$?

1. $12.78{}^{\circ }\text{C}$
2. $23.78{}^{\circ }\text{C}$
3. $11.78{}^{\circ }\text{C}$
4. $21.78{}^{\circ }\text{C}$

Q.

$-{40}^{0}C$ is numerically equal to ___________.

1. $-{40}^{0}F$

2. $233K$

3. $-{32}^{0}R$

4. All the above.

Q. Which temperature scale is used in the metric system?

1. Kilogram
2. Metre
3. Fahrenheit
4. Degree Celsius

Q. Calculate the temperature in terms of Fahrenheit for ${125}^{\circ }\text{C}$.

1. $375{}^{\circ }\text{F}$
2. $274{}^{\circ }\text{F}$
3. $247{}^{\circ }\text{F}$
4. $257{}^{\circ }\text{F}$

Q. What is the equivalent temperature in kelvin scale for 125 degree celsius?

1. $398K$
2. $-148K$
3. $212K$
4. $-398K$