After these temperature changes, which beaker of water has the higher temperature? Explain.

Question

Two breakers of water, A and B, initially are the same temperature. The temperature of the water in beaker A is increased 10F° and the temperature of the water in beaker B is increased 10 K. After these temperature changes, which beaker of water has the higher temperature? Explain.

Answer 1

An increase of 10°F is equivalent to an increase of 10(5/9)°C or °K because Celsius and Kelvin are based on the same calibration. 10(5/9)=50/9=5.6°C/K, therefore B has the higher temperature.