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Why the Kelvin termo scale has no negative values?
I'm just asking if some one knows and is it ok and why.
I'm just asking if some one knows and is it ok and why.
Posted by Thallium
What are the particles like at a lower minus-temperature on the Celsius scale then, if they are half stationary at the zero point on Kelvin?
The temperature is kinetic energy dependent.Originally posted by krab
Talking about reversing the motion misses the point. If you take a given system at temperature T, and reverse all the motions, it would have exactly the same temperature T; not -T.
Originally posted by Integral
That was not the question the question was what is the definition of absolute zero.
The Kelvin scale is a temperature scale that is based on absolute zero, the point at which all molecular motion stops. It is commonly used in scientific and engineering applications.
The Kelvin scale is unique in that it has no negative values. It starts at absolute zero and measures temperature in kelvins, which are equal in size to Celsius degrees but with a different starting point.
Negative values do not exist on the Kelvin scale because it is based on the concept of absolute zero, which is the lowest possible temperature. Any temperature above absolute zero is considered a positive value on the Kelvin scale.
The Kelvin scale is often preferred by scientists and engineers because it is based on absolute zero and has a linear relationship with the Celsius scale. This makes it easier to perform calculations and work with temperature differentials.
While the Kelvin scale is used in scientific and engineering contexts, it is not commonly used for everyday temperature measurements. This is because it does not have a reference point for everyday temperatures and is typically used to measure extreme temperatures or temperature differentials.