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How is the Fahrenheit scale different from the Celsius scale? Which one among the two scales is used to measure temperature in India?

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The two most common thermometer scales in use are Fahrenheit and the Celsius scales. On Fahrenheit scale, the melting point of ice is 32°F and the boiling point of water is 212°F whereas on the Celsius scale, the melting and boiling points are 0°C and 100°C respectively. In India, the Celsius scale is used to measure temperature.

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How is the Fahrenheit scale different from the Celsius scale? Which one among the two scales is used to measure temperature in India?

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