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The SI unit o...
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The SI unit of temperature is:

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Degree Fahrenheit (oF)
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Degree Celsius (oC)
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Kelvin
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Kelvin
The SI unit of temperature is Kelvin. It has the symbol K.

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