Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A constant-volume gas thermometer reads at the triple point of water, . Held against a patient, it reads . What is the patient's temperature, in kelvin and in degrees Celsius?
Ideal gas: , with , , . For a fixed amount, . Always use kelvin. A constant-volume gas thermometer reads .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. .
Step 2. .
Answer: , about : a normal temperature.
Watch out. The ratio of pressures equals the ratio of kelvin temperatures.
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