6. A temperature gauge reads 95 F. Which of the following is the correct conversion to degrees Celsius? (Note: C = (F - 32) x 5/9)
Answer: A
34C
To convert 95 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius, the formula C = (F - 32) x 5/9 is applied. Plugging in the values, we calculate C = (95 - 32) x 5/9, which results in approximately 34 degrees Celsius.
A) 34C
This option is correct. Applying the conversion formula, we subtract 32 from 95, giving us 63, and then multiply by 5/9, resulting in approximately 34 degrees Celsius.
B) 63C
This option is incorrect. The value of 63 degrees Celsius is obtained if one mistakenly applies the formula incorrectly or misinterprets the conversion. In reality, 95 degrees Fahrenheit converts to 34 degrees Celsius.
C) 113C
This option is incorrect. A value of 113 degrees Celsius would represent an exceedingly high temperature, far exceeding the conversion from 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This can be confirmed through proper application of the conversion formula.
D) 35C
This option is also incorrect. While 35 degrees Celsius is relatively close to the correct answer, it is not accurate according to the conversion calculations from 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion
The correct conversion from 95 degrees Fahrenheit is definitively 34 degrees Celsius, as confirmed by the proper application of the conversion formula. All other options fail to accurately reflect the conversion outcome, either due to calculation errors or misinterpretations of the temperature scale.