9. A temperature gauge reads 95F. Which of the following is the correct conversion to degrees Celsius? (Note: C = 5/9[F - 32])
Answer: C
The correct conversion of 95F to degrees Celsius is 35C.
To convert a temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius, you can use the formula C = 5/9[F - 32]. By substituting 95 for F in the formula, the result is 35 degrees Celsius.
A) 113C
This option is incorrect because converting 95F using the formula does not yield this value. The calculation of C = 5/9[95 - 32] results in a much lower temperature.
B) 63C
This option is also incorrect. Following the conversion formula, the result does not approach 63 degrees. The calculation shows that 95F does not equate to such a high Celsius temperature.
C) 35C
This option is correct. Applying the conversion formula, C = 5/9[95 - 32], leads to 35 degrees Celsius, accurately representing the conversion from 95F.
D) 21C
This option is incorrect as well. The calculation for converting 95F does not yield 21 degrees Celsius. The correct conversion is significantly higher than this value.
Conclusion
The answer 35C is the only accurate conversion of 95F using the given formula, as confirmed by the calculations. All other options fail to represent the correct temperature conversion, highlighting the importance of applying the correct formula to obtain accurate results in temperature conversions.