Temperature Scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, Reamur, and Romer.

Romer, Robert H.

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Publication Date: 1982-Oct

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Temperature Scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, Reamur, and Romer.

Romer, Robert H.

Physics Teacher, v20 n7 p450-54 Oct 1982

Traces the history and development of temperature scales which began with the 17th-century invention of the liquid-in-glass thermometer. Focuses on the work of Olaf Romer, Daniel Fahrenheit, Rene-Antoine de Reamur, Anders Celsius, and William Thomson (Lord Kelvin). Includes experimental work and consideration of high/low fixed points on the scales. (JN)

Descriptors: College Science, High Schools, Higher Education, Measurement Equipment, Physical Sciences, Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science, Temperature, Thermodynamics

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