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Temperatures are now measured by scientists on the thermodynamic or Kelvin scale, using the symbol ‘K’. 0 K, the zero of the thermodynamic scale, is absolute zero which is defined from Charles’ law (Chap. 30). However, temperatures are still often given in degrees Celsius because of their familiarity.
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Geddes, S.M. (1981). Measurement of temperature. In: Advanced Physics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-04806-9_1
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