Question
2. Convert the following temperatures to degrees Celsius or kelvins as required: k/u (a) A flame from a match can have temperatures in the range of 1700 K. (b) A household incandescent light bulb has a tungsten filament that can reach over 2327^circ C (c) Helium becomes a liquia below -268^circ C his (d) Oxygen was first made into a solid at a temperature near 54 K.
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**(a) Convert 1700 K to Celsius:**The formula to convert Kelvin to Celsius is: °C = K - 273.15°C = 1700 - 273.15°C = 1426.85So, 1700 K is equal to **1426.85 °C**.**(b) Convert 2327 °C to Kelvin:**The formula to convert Celsius to Kelvin is: K = °C + 273.15K = 2327 + 273.15K = 2600.15So, 2327 °C is equal to **2600.15 K**.**(c) Convert -268 °C to Kelvin:**K = -268 + 273.15K = 5.15So, -268 °C is equal to **5.15 K**.**(d) Convert 54 K to Celsius:**°C = 54 - 273.15°C = -219.15So, 54 K is equal to **-219.15 °C**.