Question

The formula k=c+273.15k=c+273.15 converts temperatures from celsius cc to kelvin kk.
a. solve the formula for cc. c=c=
b. convert 300 kelvin to celsius. write your answer using decimals. 300k=300k= ∘c

Answer 1

a. We are given that the formula for Celsius (c) to Kelvin (k) is:

k = c + 273.15

 

Now to solve for the formula for c, simply subtract 273.15 from both sides, so that:

k – 273.15 = c + 273.15 – 273.15

k – 273.15 = c

 

Rearranging:

c = k – 273.15

 

 

b. We are given that k = 300 Kelvin, therefore find for c:

c = k – 273.15

c = 300 – 273.15

c = 26.85°C