The Celsius scale (previously known as the centigrade scale) used for measuring

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The Celsius scale (previously known as the centigrade scale) used for measuring temperature in the metric system differs greatly from the Fahrenheit scale used in the Empirical system. The Celsius scale denotes 0 degree C as the freezing point of water and 100 degree C as the boiling point of water. On the Fahrenheit scale, 32 degree F indicates the freezing point of water and 212 degree F its boiling point. Temperature conversion. degree C = (degree F - 32) times 5/9. degree F = degree C times 9/5 + 32 Materials Beaker Ice Ice buckct Meter stick Thermometer Water Hot plate Procedure Measure the temperature of the following: 1. Measure the temperature of the room? _____ degree C 2. Measure the temperature of the Iced water? _____ degree C; _____ degree F 3. Measure the temperature of the boiling water _____ degree C; _____ degree F 4. Now hold the thermometer in your hand. What is the temperature of your skin? _____ degree F a. Is this the same as a "normal

Explanation / Answer

1) 35°C

2) 4°C and 39.2°F

3) 100°C and 212° F

4) 98.6°F

A) yes it is the same as the normal person's body temperature 37°C

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