Kelvin, the unit of thermodynamic temperature is _ of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water.
Correct answer: C. 1/273.16
- A. 1/100
- B. 1/212
- C. 1/273.16
- D. 1/32
- E. 1/98
Explanation
The correct answer is that the Kelvin is defined as 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. This precise definition ensures that the Kelvin scale is based on an absolute scale, where absolute zero is 0 K. The other options suggest incorrect fractions that do not align with the scientific definition of the Kelvin scale. These values, such as 1/100 or 1/32, do not have any relation to the Kelvin scale's definition based on the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water.
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