Question

The symbol of degree Celsius is:

• A. $°$C
• B. $°$F
• C. K
• D. $°$K

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$°$C

The explanation for the correct option :

1. The degree Celsius ($°$C) is a unit of temperature on the Celsius scale, and the scale is the centigrade scale.
2. It is named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius.

The explanation for the incorrect option :

1. The degree Fahrenheit ($°$F) is a unit of temperature on the Fahrenheit scale. This was proposed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.
2. Symbol K is the S.I. unit of thermodynamic temperature.
3. The degree Kelvin ($°$K) is an S.I. base unit of temperature on the kelvin scale. This was named after scientist William Thomson.

Hence, option (A) is the correct option.