Sheet # 40/Temperature
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The Celsius temperature scale was invented by Anders Celsius 400 in 18th century. Celsius assigned 0 degree as the freezing of water and 100 degrees as the boiling point of water. Celsius temperature is also called centigrade temperature.
Since many temperature measurements are given in degree Fahrenheit, it is important to know the formulas for conversion from Fahrenheit (F) to Celsius (C) and from Celsius (C) to Fahrenheit (F).
Temperature in Celsius (C) = (Temperature in Fahrenheit - 32) x 5/9
Temperature in Fahrenheit (F) = (Temperature in Celsius x 9/5) + 32
1) The average temperature of a human being is 98.6 degree Fahrenheit. What is the average body temperature of a human being in Celsius ?
2) A comfortable temperature for bath water is about 45 degrees Celsius. What is a comfortable temperature for bath water in Fahrenheit degrees?
3) Marble Bar, Western Australia, had 162 days with temperature of 38 degrees C between October 30, 1923 and April 7, 1924. What was the temperature in Fahrenheit degrees?
4) The atmosphere of the planet Venus contains a high concentration of carbon dioxide. As a result, little heat escapes from the atmosphere. Temperature near the surface of the planet approaches 480 degrees C, temperature great enough to melt lead. What is the temperature in Fahrenheit degrees?