Problem Set: Temperature

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1. The expansion of a solid material with increases of temperature is a result of a a. individual molecules expanding

b. increased translational kinetic energy

c. molecules moving further apart

d. heat taking up the spaces between molecules

2. A temperature reading of 40C is equivalent to

a. 32^oF

b. 39.2^oF

c. 100^oF

d. 212^oF).

3. Room temperature is nearest to

a. 32^oF

b. 0^oC

c. 20^oC

d. 100^oC

4. The freezing point of water in the absolute scale is correctly written as a. 0^oK

b. 0 K

c. 273 K

d. 273^oK

5. Research on the biography of the 4 scientists where the temperature units were named after.

6. Draw and describe different types of instruments used to measure temperature