In a controlled environment the air temperature is monitored on the Kelvin scale.

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Problem

In a controlled environment the air temperature is monitored on the Kelvin scale. (i) When the thermometer shows 310 K310\,\text{K}, express this temperature in (a) degrees Celsius and (b) degrees Fahrenheit. (ii) Later the temperature drops by 20 ∘ ⁣C20\,^{\circ}\!\text{C}. Determine the final temperature in (a) Kelvin and (b) Fahrenheit.

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