College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 13 - Conceptual Questions - Page 494: 2

Answer

The temperature 0 K is called absolute zero because it is the lowest possible temperature in the universe. The temperature 0 K is fundamentally different from $0^{\circ}C$ and $0^{\circ}F$ because 0 K is a lower limit on temperatures in the universe.

Work Step by Step

The temperature 0 K is called absolute zero because it is the lowest possible temperature in the universe. The temperatures $0^{\circ}C$ and $0^{\circ}F$ are zero points on temperature scales which are useful in everyday life, however it is possible for temperatures to drop below $0^{\circ}C$ and $0^{\circ}F$. However, the temperature 0 K is fundamentally different because it is a lower limit on temperatures in the universe.
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