Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
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Chapter 18, Problem 3P
(a)
To determine
The temperature on the Fahrenheit scale and Kelvin scale.
(b)
To determine
The temperature on the Fahrenheit scale and Kelvin scale.
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