Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion Worksheet
A Grade 12 science worksheet focusing on the conversion between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales, including theoretical and practical applications.
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Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion
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Read each question carefully and provide your answers in the space provided. Show all your work for conversion problems.
1. Explain the fundamental difference between the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales, including their reference points for freezing and boiling water.
2. The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is C = (F - 32) / .
3. Absolute zero is approximately -459.67 °F, which is equivalent to °C.
4. Which of the following temperatures represents the same physical state (e.g., freezing point) in both scales, albeit with different numerical values?
100°F and 37°C
32°F and 0°C
212°F and 100°C
All of the above
5. Convert 68°F to Celsius. Show your work.
6. A patient's temperature is recorded as 101.5°F. What is this temperature in Celsius? Show your work and round to one decimal place.
7. The average human body temperature is 98.6°F. Convert this to Celsius.
8. Look at the thermometer below. What temperature does it show in Fahrenheit? Convert this temperature to Celsius.
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9. A temperature of -40°F is equal to -40°C.
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