Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2024 GS-I
Question

Which of the following is a correct relationship between Fahrenheit ( F ) and Celsius (C ) degrees?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: F = 9/5 C + 32

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “F = 9/5 C + 32”.
The relationship between Fahrenheit (F) and Celsius (C) is derived from their respective temperature scales. The formula is: F = 9/5 C + 32

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