The kelvin scale has no unit. Every other measurement in temperature uses the 'degree' as the unit.
2006-08-30 03:36:49 · 9 answers · asked by wheez 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It is degrees. The complete way to say it is "absolute zero is 0 degrees Kelvin."
When people speak and write, they normally leave the "degrees" out regardless of the temperature scale. For example, "if it's 68F outside, that's the same as 20C." See... no "degrees" and it reads just fine. It's the same as saying the color temperature of your computer screen is 6,000K.
2006-08-30 03:46:52 · answer #1 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because it haven't graduated yet. Ok, to serious matter. The unit Kelvin originally have a degree symbol like other temperature scales, but it creates confusion when we added SI prefix to it for a finer measurement, should it be 0 centidegree Kelvin or 0 degree centiKelvin. After going through inconsistencies of use among several scientists, then it is standardized that the degree is taken off from Kelvin.
and pvreditor: although in daily usage common people often forgets to put the degree in, Kelvin doesn't have degree in the first place, making it a big mistake to say 0 degree Kelvin (well, after the convention)
2006-08-30 04:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by Lie Ryan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because 'degree' does not have a uniform definition; one degree Farenheit is not the same as one degree Centigrade. So, really, they are all different: the size of a Farenheit degree is not the same as a Celsius degree which is the same as a Kelvin unit but they are named differently.
It's a sneaky plot to confuse you, specifically.
:-)
2006-08-30 04:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
last time i checked temperature was measured in degrees _. Whether that be degrees Fahrenheit, Celsius, or Kelvin. it's still degrees
2006-08-30 06:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The unit is K, and 'degree' is used with it. e.g. The freezing point of water is 273 degrees kelvin.
2006-08-30 05:05:38 · answer #5 · answered by phatprincess592 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because Kelvin despised degree symbols.
2006-08-30 03:38:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He also thought the earth was only 20 million years old until Rutherford proved otherwise.
2006-08-30 03:41:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a unit. It's K. 273K.
2006-08-30 03:41:55 · answer #8 · answered by keiko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you own home work, but ill give you one 6 is c)
2016-03-27 01:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋