Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

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Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

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Paper 3Theory (Core)4 marks

Temperature conversion in physics is essential for various calculations.

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Convert the following temperatures: 100 °C to Kelvin and 300 K to degrees Celsius.

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Calculate Convert 100 °C to Kelvin.
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Calculate Convert 300 K to degrees Celsius.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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A scientist measures a temperature of -50 °C. Convert this temperature to Kelvin.

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Calculate Convert -50 °C to Kelvin.
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