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Absolute zero

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State the value of absolute zero on the Celsius scale.

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-273 °C

Also accept: about -273 °C; minus 273 degrees Celsius; -273 degrees Celsius

Common mistakes: 0 °C; 273 °C

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B1 · 1 mark · States -273 °C (or equivalent wording) as the value of absolute zero.

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Absolute zero on the Celsius scale is -273 °C.

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