If the temperature of the contents is increased by 10 c


Three thermometers are placed in a closet, insulated box and are allowed to reach thermal equilibrium. One is calibrated in Fahrenheit degrees, one in Celsius degrees, and one in Kelvins. The Celsius thermometer reads -40 degrees; Celsius and the Kelvin thermometer read 233K. Which of the following statements is necessarily true?

A) If the temperature of the contents is increased by 10 C degrees, the reading on the Kelvin thermometer should increase by 273 K

B) The Kelvin thermometer should read -233 K.

C) The fahrenheit thermometer must read -40 degrees F

D) If water were found within the box, it must be in the liquid state.

E) The Kelvin thermometer should read -313K

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