Absolute zero
1 mark · EasyWrite the equation that converts a temperature from Celsius to Kelvin.
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T(K) = T(°C) + 273
Also accept: temperature in K = temperature in °C + 273; K = °C + 273; T = θ + 273
Common mistakes: T(°C) = T(K) + 273
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B1 · 1 mark · Correct equation given: T(K) = T(°C) + 273 (allow equivalents).
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The equation is: T(K) = T(°C) + 273