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Why is -273 $^{\circ} C$ called absolute zero?

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The lowest temperature which is theoretically possible is called as absolute zero. At this tempereture, the motion of particles which constitutes heat would be minimum.
Absolute zero $= 0 K = - 273 ℃$

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