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Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) invented the first practical Mercury thermometer, in the early 18th century.
His scale, introduced in 1724, was basically based on the idea that he didn't like negative numbers, so his zero was a temperature which in Denmark was rarely (if ever) reached. This was later retconned to be the freezing point of a particular concentration of ammonium chloride in ice water.
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Origin of the word Fahrenheit?
a man's last name
What is the Greek word origin of the word 'Fahrenheit'?
Named from Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit. A scientist whom created the Fahrenheit thermometer scale. The surname means "experience"
What is a non example of a proportion?
A linear relationship whose graph does not pass through the origin: for example, the relation between temperatures on the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales.
What is system of centigrade to Fahrenheit conversion calculator?
Substract 32 from the Fahrenheit reading and divide the result by 1,8. Example: 212°F minus 32 = 180°F 180°F / 1,8 = 100°C Origin of the Fahrenheit scale is from temperature that cattle can survive outside. 0 deg to 100 deg. Not very scientific...
What are the names of Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit's siblings?
Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit had four siblings: Virginia Elizabeth Fahrenheit, Anne Barbe Fahrenheit, Georg Fahrenheit, and Johann Fahrenheit.
Why is Fahrenheit called Fahrenheit?
Because the scale was devised by Fahrenheit.
Is 32Fahrenheit equal to 0 Fahrenheit?
No, 32 Fahrenheit = 32 Fahrenheit, 32 Fahrenheit = 0 Celsius.
Write the equation for 20 degrees Fahrenheit to -10 degrees Fahrenheit?
20 degrees Fahrenheit - 30 degrees Fahrenheit = -10 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the change between 34 Fahrenheit and 67 Fahrenheit?
33 Fahrenheit.
Which temperature is the lowest -6 Fahrenheit or -9 Fahrenheit?
-9 Fahrenheit.
Who did Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit marry?
Wilma Fahrenheit and his name was Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit not Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit
What is the Tagalog word for Fahrenheit?
Tagalog word for Fahrenheit: Fahrenheit (no direct Tagalog Translation)
