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Temperature - Math Antics Extras
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Printable worksheets can be purchased at mathantics.com.
What is heat?
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Heat is a form of energy that we can measure with a thermometer.
What is temperature and how is it measured?
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Temperature is a measure of heat, measured in units called degrees.
What are the two most common temperature scales?
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The two most common scales of temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit.
At what temperature does water freeze and boil on the Celsius scale?
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Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius and boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
At what temperature does water freeze and boil on the Fahrenheit scale?
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Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit and boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why is a degree in Celsius different from a degree in Fahrenheit?
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A degree on the Celsius scale is about 9/5 as big as a degree on the Fahrenheit scale.
What is the relationship between zero degrees Celsius and zero degrees Fahrenheit?
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Zero degrees Celsius is equal to 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why is it important to know how to convert temperatures between Celsius and Fahrenheit?
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It is important to know how to convert temperatures to avoid confusion, as the scales differ in how they define zero and the size of their degrees.
What is the formula for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius?
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The formula is C = (F - 32) × 5/9.
What is 74 degrees Fahrenheit in Celsius?
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74 degrees Fahrenheit is 23.3 degrees Celsius.
What is the formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?
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The formula is F = C × 9/5 + 32.
What is 36 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?
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36 degrees Celsius is 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why do the conversion formulas for temperatures between Celsius and Fahrenheit have different steps?
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To line up zero points, one formula adds 32 after adjusting the degree size, while the other subtracts it before.
How does knowing conversion procedures help in temperature measurement?
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Memorizing conversion procedures allows for accurate conversion between Celsius and Fahrenheit scales.
What is the exact value of zero degrees Fahrenheit in Celsius?
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Zero degrees Fahrenheit is exactly -17 and 7/9 degrees Celsius.
What mathematical operation is used to align the zero points in conversion procedures?
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Addition and subtraction of 32 are used to align the zero points when converting temperature scales.
Why is practice important for understanding temperature conversion?
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Practice helps to improve proficiency and understanding of mathematical concepts like temperature conversion.
Where can one find printable worksheets for practice?
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Printable worksheets can be purchased at mathantics.com.
What is heat?
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Heat is a form of energy that we can measure with a thermometer.