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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Derive a relation between the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales of temperature using the fixed point in two different scales.

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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4 Years ago
With the rise of temperature on the Celsius scale, the temperature on the Fahrenheit scale also rises and vice versa. So, the ratio of change from C to F is 100/180 or 5/9. From F to C, it is 180/100 or 9/5. Thus on conversion, we get °F = °C × (9/5) + 32