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Convert temperatures between Kelvin and degrees Celsius, and apply the formula T (in K) = (in °C) + 273.

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Convert temperatures between Kelvin and degrees Celsius, and apply the formula T (in K) = (in °C) + 273

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Temperature Conversion

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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