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General Knowledge · Q116

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 116

Q116

The temperature scale that sets freezing of pure water at 32o F:

A.
Kelvin
B.
Fahrenheit
Answer
C.
Celsius
D.
British

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Under this system, the Fahrenheit scale is redefined slightly so that the freezing point of water is exactly 32 °F, and the boiling point is exactly 212 °F or 180 degrees higher.