Kelvin scale

Kelvin scale

Scale for measuring temperature that sets zero degrees at the point of which molecular motion desists, that is, the point at which there is no heat. It is also known as the absolute scale.

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kelvin scale

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Scale for measuring temperature that sets zero degrees at the point of which molecular motion desists, that is, the point at which there is no heat. It is also known as the ...

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Scale for measuring temperature. In this scale, absolute zero is 0 Kelvins, water boils at 373.15 Kelvins and freezes at 273.15 Kelvins.

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