JAMB Physics 1994 Question 20

Question 20

Temperature and Thermometers

The melting point of naphthalene is 78°C. What is this temperature in Kelvin?

  1. A.100 K
  2. B.351 K
  3. C.378 K
  4. D.444 K
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Answer: B (351 K)

Explanation

T(K) = θ(°C) + 273 = 78 + 273 = 351 K.