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Why centigrade scale starts from 0?

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It doesn't "start at 0"; there are both negative and positive temperatures on the Centigrade scale.

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What are the three diffrent types of scales that mesure and teputure?

The Absolute scale (degrees Kelvin) which starts at absolute 0. The Centigrade scale that starts at the freezing point of ice. The Fahrenheit scale that starts at the freezing point of brine.


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It is based on units of ten, and the boiling point of water on the centigrade scale is 100 degrees. That's what centigrade means: Centi=100. Gradus=step or degree.


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