Chapter SH, Problem 17.9APP

To determine

To calculate:The melting point of aluminum in degree Fahrenheit.

Answer to Problem 17.9APP

The melting point of aluminum in Fahrenheit scale is ${1220}^{\text{o}}\text{F}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given data:

Melting point of aluminum $={660.0}^{\text{o}}\text{C}$

Formula used:

  ${}^{\text{o}}\text{F}=32+\left(\frac{9}{5}{\times }^{\text{o}}\text{C}\right)$

Calculation:

As per the problem,

Melting point of aluminum $={660.0}^{\text{o}}\text{C}$

Use the conversion ratio ${}^{\text{o}}\text{F}=32+\left(\frac{9}{5}{\times }^{\text{o}}\text{C}\right)$ to convert the temperature in degree Fahrenheit.

  $\begin{array}{l}{}^{\text{o}}\text{F}=32+\left(\frac{9}{5}\times \text{660}{\text{.0}}^{\text{o}}\right)\\ {}^{\text{o}}\text{F}={1220}^{\text{o}}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

The melting point of aluminum in Fahrenheit scale is ${1220}^{\text{o}}\text{F}$ .