Chemistry
Assertion (A): The absolute scale of temperature is the Kelvin scale.
Reason (R): Kelvin scale starts from 0°C.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
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Answer
A is true but R is false.
Explanation — A temperature scale with absolute zero (zero kelvin) as the starting point is called the absolute scale or the kelvin scale. Hence the assertion (A) is true.
Kelvin scale starts from zero kelvin or -273°C. Hence reason (R) is false.
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