Answer to Question #287587 in Physics for Ellea

Question #287587

Which of the Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin scales allow negative temperatures? Explain.

Expert's answer

Only Celsius and Fahrenheit scales allow negative temperatures because they are relative scales, while Kelvin is an absolute scale.

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