Question

The surface temperature on Venus may approach 737 K. What is this temperature in degrees Celsius?

The temperature on Mercury may drop to –265 °F at night. What is this temperature in degrees Celsius?

Answer 1

To convert K to C subtract 273.15.

739K-273.15C= 465.85 C or approximately 466C

To convert F to C multiply by 1.8 and add 32.

so the answer is approximately -167 degrees celcius

Answer 2

i) 737 K = 463.85 °C

ii) -265 °F = -165 °C

Solution:

Converting 737 K into °C :

As we know Absolute zero (0K) is equivalent to -273. 15 °C. Hence,

K = °C + 273.15

Or,

°C = K - 273.15

Putting value of K,

°C = 737 - 273.15

°C = 463.85 °C

Converting -265 °F into °C :

As,

°F = °C × 1.8 + 32

So,

°C = °F - 32 ÷ 1.8

Putting value of °F,

°C = -265 - 32 ÷ 1.8

°C = -165 °C