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As warm water sits in a cool room, you measure the temperature change ( T = T – final T ). Which of the following is true? initial

  • A. The temperature change ( T) is bigger if you are measuring in °F.
  • B. The temperature change ( T) is bigger if you are measuring in °C.
  • C. The temperature change ( T) will be the same regardless of the scale you use.
  • D. Answer A or B is correct, depending on the difference in temperature between the water and the room.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. When measuring temperature change, the size of the change will depend on the scale used. In Fahrenheit (°F), the scale has larger degrees compared to Celsius (°C). Therefore, the temperature change will appear bigger when measured in Fahrenheit. This is because each degree Fahrenheit is smaller in magnitude compared to each degree Celsius.

Choices B and C are incorrect. In choice B, the temperature change will not be bigger if measured in °C because each degree Celsius is larger in magnitude compared to each degree Fahrenheit. Choice C is incorrect because the temperature change does depend on the scale used.

Choice D is incorrect because the difference in temperature between the water and the room does not affect the scale used for measurement. The scale itself determines the magnitude of the temperature change.