Question 5 of 16 in Absolute zero

Absolute zero

1 mark · Easy

The temperature inside a refrigerator is 275 K. What is this temperature in degrees Celsius?

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2 °C (±0)

Common mistakes: -2 °C; -273 °C

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A1 · 1 mark · Correctly converts 275 K to 2 °C (accept working shown).

Worked solution

T(°C) = T(K) - 273 = 275 - 273 = 2 °C

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