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IB Physics SL B.1.3 Temperature Scales Question Bank

Practise converting Celsius and kelvin temperatures, including negative values, absolute-scale offsets and unit checks in exam questions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Convert Celsius temperatures to kelvin by adding 273, including negative Celsius values and correct unit notation.
  • Check Celsius-to-kelvin comparisons by applying the absolute-scale offset and rejecting unit errors.

B.1.3—Temperature scales question 1

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Which of the following is equivalent to a temperature of 100C-100^{\circ} \mathrm{C} ?

A

-373 K

B

-173 K

C

173 K

D

373 K373 \mathrm{~K}

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