A change of one degree on the Celsius scale is ______ a change of one degree on the Fahrenheit scale.

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answer is C.

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Concept- The temperature is determined (measured) using a thermometer. Thermometers are calibrated on multiple temperature ranges and have traditionally been used to describe different reference points and thermometric substances.the Fahrenheit scale( denoted

^{o} F

) .
On the Fahrenheit scale, freezing point (smallest point) is 32 degrees and boiling point (highest point) is 212 degrees, so there are 180 degrees in between.
In the Celsius system, there are only 100 degrees present in between the smallest and highest point.
The ratio between Fahrenheit and Celsius will be -

\Rightarrow \frac{^{O} F}{^{O} C} = \frac{180}{100}

\Rightarrow^{O} F = {1.8 \times}^{O} C

As we can see in the equation, one Fahrenheit is 1.8 times one Celsius. Therefore, it can be concluded that one degree celsius is less than one degree fahrenheit.
Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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