Question
Express -40°C in the °F scale. [Ans. -40°F]
Answer
To convert -40°C to the °F scale, we can use the conversion formula:
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
Let’s substitute -40°C into the formula:
°F = (-40 × 9/5) + 32 °F
= -72 + 32 °F = -40
Therefore, -40°C is equal to -40°F on the °F scale.
