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Who designed the Celsius scale?

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Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer, created his temperature scale in 1742.

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How does a temperature change of one kelvin compare to a change of 1 Celsius?

They are the same; the kelvin scale is designed so the difference between degrees is the same as the celsius scale.


Why 1 degree Celsius is equal to the 1 kelvin?

So that calculations between the two would be easier.


When was the Celsius scale invented?

The Celsius scale was invented in 1742 by Anders Celsius.


What is the Celsius absolute scale called?

the celsius absolute scale is called what?


Which scale boils the water to 100 degrees?

If you mean the temperature of boiling water then Celsius or Centigrade scale


Which temperature scale labels the freezing point of water at 0 degrees?

Centigrade degrees or the "Celsius" scale.


Is 50 hotter on Celsius or on a Fahrenheit scale?

50 celsius Hotter on Celsius Scale


What do you get when you add 20 Celsius to 35 Celsius?

You do not get anything. The Celsius scale is an interval scale, not a ratio scale and so it is not additive.


What is another name for Celsius scale?

The Celsius scale is also known as the Centigrade scale.


Why do you use the unit celsius for measuring temperature?

Scientists believe that the Celsius temperature scale is well designed. Because it features a hundred degrees between the freezing point of water (0o C) and the boiling point of water (100o C) it is relatively easy to calibrate a thermometer in the Celsius scale, particularly as compared to the Fahrenheit scale.


Which thermometer scale equals the Celsius scale?

The Celsius scale, of course. Though it is also known as the centigrade scale.


Where did Andres Celsius invent Celsius?

Andres Celsius developed a similar temperature scale that was the reverse of modern scale. The Celsius scale was named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius(1701-1744). Swedish biologist, Linnaeus developed our modern Celsius scale and named it after Anders Celsius.