Kelvin scale

Definition

The absolute temperature scale, beginning at absolute zero; its unit is the kelvin, K.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 14.15 · Paper 2

In physics, temperature is often measured on the kelvin scale, which begins at absolute zero.
Revise: Kelvin and Celsius

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GCSE Physics · key term

The absolute temperature scale, beginning at absolute zero; its unit is the kelvin, K.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 14.15 · Paper 2

In physics, temperature is often measured on the kelvin scale, which begins at absolute zero.
Revise: Kelvin and Celsius

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