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− | The Kelvin is the [[SI]] unit for [[temperature]]. | + | The '''Kelvin''' is the [[SI]] unit for [[temperature]]. <math>0\,\mathrm{K}</math> is defined as [[absolute zero]], the theoretical temperature at which there is no movement. |
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+ | *Kelvin to [[Celsius]]: <math>^\circ\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{K}+273.15</math> | ||
+ | *Kelvin to [[Fahrenheit]]: <math>^\circ\mathrm{F}=\tfrac{9}{5}\cdot\mathrm{K}-459.67</math> | ||
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+ | [[Category:Definition]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Physics]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Units]] |
Latest revision as of 17:23, 18 December 2008
The Kelvin is the SI unit for temperature. is defined as absolute zero, the theoretical temperature at which there is no movement.
Conversion
- Kelvin to Celsius:
- Kelvin to Fahrenheit:
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