What is the unit used to measure temperature?
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The question is asking about the different units used to measure temperature, such as Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. It seeks information on how temperature is quantified.
Answer
Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin
The three most common units used to measure temperature are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. The SI unit for temperature is Kelvin.
Answer for screen readers
The three most common units used to measure temperature are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. The SI unit for temperature is Kelvin.
More Information
The Celsius scale is commonly used in everyday life in most countries except the USA, where Fahrenheit is more common. Kelvin is mainly used in scientific contexts.
Tips
Avoid confusing Kelvin with degrees; Kelvin does not use the degree symbol.
Sources
- What is the Unit of Temperature? - Kelvin, Celsius, Conversions - byjus.com
- Temperature - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- SI Units – Temperature | NIST - nist.gov
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