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What is the standard unit of measuring temperature?


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Step 1: Temperature

  1. It is a physical quantity that measures degree of hotness or coldness of a body.
  2. Temperature is denoted by T.
  3. It can be measured in kelvin, Fahrenheit, and Celsius.

Step 2: SI unit of temperature

  1. SI unit of temperature is Kelvin.
  2. Celsius and Fahrenheit are alternative units of temperature.
  3. Celsius to kelvin - K=°C+273.
  4. Fahrenheit to kelvin - (F-32)×59+273.15=K .


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