(a)
Interpretation:
The unit conversions of the given set of temperatures have to be given.
Concept introduction:
Conversion of temperature units in between degree Celsius and Kelvin is given by
To convert: The unit of the given temperature from degree Fahrenheit to degree Celsius
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Convert the given temperature into degree Celsius unit
Given temperature is
The unit of the given temperature was converted from degree Fahrenheit to degree Celsius by the application of conversion formula.
(b)
Interpretation:
The unit conversions of the given set of temperatures have to be given.
Concept introduction:
Conversion of temperature units in between degree Celsius and Kelvin is given by
To convert: The unit of the given temperature from degree Celsius to degree Fahrenheit
(b)
Explanation of Solution
Convert the given temperature into degree Celsius unit
Given temperature is
The unit of the given temperature was converted from degree Celsius to degree Fahrenheit by the application of conversion formula.
(c)
Interpretation:
The unit conversions of the given set of temperatures have to be given.
Concept introduction:
Conversion of temperature units in between degree Celsius and Kelvin is given by
To convert: The unit of the given temperature from degree Celsius to degree Fahrenheit
(c)
Explanation of Solution
Convert the given temperature into degree Celsius unit
Given temperature is
The unit of the given temperature was converted from degree Celsius to degree Fahrenheit by the application of conversion formula.
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