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The correct SI terminology for the absolute temperature scale is 'degrees Kelvin'.
The correct SI terminology for the absolute temperature scale is 'degrees Kelvin'.
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On the Rankine temperature scale, the boiling point of water occurs at 671.67°R.
On the Rankine temperature scale, the boiling point of water occurs at 671.67°R.
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The formula to convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Rankine (°R) is °R = °F + 459.67.
The formula to convert Fahrenheit (°F) to Rankine (°R) is °R = °F + 459.67.
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Vapor pressure refers to the pressure exerted by a solid in thermodynamic equilibrium with its condensed phases.
Vapor pressure refers to the pressure exerted by a solid in thermodynamic equilibrium with its condensed phases.
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If the air pressure inside an air parcel near sea level is 1000 millibars, and the parcel contains 21% oxygen, the partial pressure exerted by oxygen would be 210 mb.
If the air pressure inside an air parcel near sea level is 1000 millibars, and the parcel contains 21% oxygen, the partial pressure exerted by oxygen would be 210 mb.
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The actual vapor pressure of water vapor in the air parcel is 100 mb if the total air pressure is 1000 mb.
The actual vapor pressure of water vapor in the air parcel is 100 mb if the total air pressure is 1000 mb.
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The freezing point of water occurs at 451.67°R on the Rankine temperature scale.
The freezing point of water occurs at 451.67°R on the Rankine temperature scale.
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On the Rankine temperature scale, the absolute zero point is at 0°R.
On the Rankine temperature scale, the absolute zero point is at 0°R.
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If an air parcel contains 78% nitrogen and has a total air pressure of 1000 mb, the partial pressure exerted by nitrogen would be 778 mb.
If an air parcel contains 78% nitrogen and has a total air pressure of 1000 mb, the partial pressure exerted by nitrogen would be 778 mb.
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Saturation vapor pressure refers to the pressure exerted by a liquid in equilibrium with its vapor phase.
Saturation vapor pressure refers to the pressure exerted by a liquid in equilibrium with its vapor phase.
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