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Chapter 9, Problem 14E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The temperature scale which has given different specifications and applications is to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
A temperature scale is a scale used to measure the amount of temperature and determine whether it is more or less than the referred amount.
Temperature scales are majorly of three types: Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin.
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