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Question

If we know the temperature in degrees Celsius, C, we can find the temperature in degrees Kelvin, K, using this equation:  K=C+273.15.

 

1. Complete the table with temperatures in Kelvin or in Celsius.

C K

0 enter here:

100 enter here:

25 enter here:

enter here: 325

enter here: 188.15

2. The equation K=C+273.15 represents a function. Write an equation to represent the inverse function and explain what this inverse function tells us in this situation. 

Answer 1

Sammy, you can do #1. You just need to stick in the value given (either the value of C or of K) in the formula

(K = C + 273.15) and then solve for the unknown variable (C or K, whichever was NOT given).

To do #2, which I believe that you can do on your own once you realize what is being asked. You simply need to rewrite the equation so that it reads "C=", by subtracting 273.15 from each side of the equation. In fact, if you answer #2 first, you may find it easier to answer the parts of #1 that ask for C.

You can do this!!! I do not believe that having me or any other tutor do it for you would benefit you in any way at all.