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One of the problems with the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales is that they are not linear. We cannot say, for example, that a cup of water at 40 degrees C is twice as hot as one as 20 degrees, or that water at 20 degrees is twice as hot as water at 10 degrees. The absolute -- or Kelvin -- scale solves this problem, because it is linear.
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∙ 14y agoThe Celsius scale is named after Anders Celsius. The Celsius scale used to be called the "centigrade" scale. Centigrade means "divided into 100 degrees." Anders Celsius developed his scale in 1742. He started with the freezing point of water and said that was 0 degrees Celsius (C for short). At the point where water boils, he marked that at 100 degrees C. This scale is much more scientific because the measurement is broken down into an even 100 degrees. This is similar to the scientific system of measuring distance and weight called the metric system.
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∙ 14y agoBy calling the freezing point of water zero and its' boiling point 100 and dividing it by 100 calling them degrees Celsius
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∙ 13y agoKelvin scale
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Describe how anders celsius devised the temperature scale that bears his name?
Celsius devises the temperature scale based on the boiling point and freezing point of water.
How do you use Celsius in a sentence?
Zero degrees on the Celsius scale equals thirty two degrees on the Fahrenheit scale.
Does the celsius scale have negatives?
Yes
How are Fahrenheit scale Celsius scale alike?
They both measure temperature.
What is the scale for on a thermometer?
The C is Celsius and the F is Fahrenheit. On a Celsius scale water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius and boils at 100 degrees Celsius. On a Fahrenheit scale water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit and boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit because Celsius is used world wide and Fahrenheit is used only in the U.S.
Who devised celsius scale?
Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer, created his temperature scale in 1742.
Who devised the celsius scale?
Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer, created his temperature scale in 1742.
Who devised the Celsius scale and in what year?
Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer, created his temperature scale in 1742.
How do you spell celciest?
The likely word is Celsius, the temperature scale devised by Anders Celsius.
Describe how anders celsius devised the temperature scale that bears his name?
Celsius devises the temperature scale based on the boiling point and freezing point of water.
What two words are commonlyused to indicate temperaturebut they are not scienific turms because they mean different people?
temperature scales are named after the men that devised them. Anders Celsius developed a temperature scale where 0 was the freezing point of water and 100 the boiling point. Daniel Fahrenheit devised a scale in the 1700's where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. Celsius has generally replaced the Fahrenheit scale
What part of speech is Celsius?
Celsius is a measurement of temperature named after its initiator, Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius. He devised a temperature scale in which the freezing point of water was called zero degrees, its boiling point one hundred degrees. His temperature scale is standard in most countries of the world, with the USA most prominently still using Fahrenheit's temperature scale. Celsius is an adjective and a proper noun.
In Celsius was 0 always the freezing point of water?
The Celsius temperature scale was changed to its current status shortly after the death of Anders Celsius, who devised the system. Until then, 0 degrees was the boiling point of water and 100 degrees was the freezing point. (see: http://www.answers.com/topic/celsius)
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
Is 50 hotter on Celsius or on a Fahrenheit scale?
50 celsius Hotter on Celsius Scale
