temperatuuriskaalasid

Temperatuuriskaalasid is a general term referring to different scales used to measure temperature. These scales provide a standardized way to quantify the degree of hotness or coldness. The most common temperature scales are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.

The Celsius scale, denoted by °C, is widely used around the world. It is based on the freezing point of water at 0 °C and its boiling point at 100 °C at standard atmospheric pressure. The Celsius scale is part of the metric system.

The Fahrenheit scale, denoted by °F, is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries. On this scale, water freezes at 32 °F and boils at 212 °F at standard atmospheric pressure.

The Kelvin scale, denoted by K, is the absolute temperature scale. It is commonly used in scientific contexts. The Kelvin scale sets absolute zero, the theoretical point at which molecular motion ceases, as 0 K. The freezing point of water is approximately 273.15 K, and the boiling point is approximately 373.15 K. There are no degree symbols used with Kelvin.

Conversions exist between these scales. For example, to convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit, one multiplies the Celsius temperature by 9/5 and then adds 32. To convert from Celsius to Kelvin, one adds 273.15 to the Celsius temperature. Understanding these scales and their relationships is fundamental in various fields, including physics, chemistry, meteorology, and everyday life.