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IB Physics SL B.1.4 Temperature Changes Question Bank

Practise calculating temperature changes across Celsius and kelvin intervals, including negative values and unit checks.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Treat Celsius and kelvin intervals correctly when calculating temperature change, even across negative values.
  • Compare temperature changes in Celsius and kelvin and explain why equal intervals use the same difference.
  • Check absolute temperature conversions separately from intervals to avoid adding 273 twice.

B.1.4—Temperature scale changes question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

The temperature of a gas increases from 100 K to 330 K . What is the change in temperature of the gas in degrees Celsius?

A

503

B

2 3 0

C

-43

D

-230

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