Q. What is the temperature of a boiling pot of water? Choose the more reasonable answer.Choices:(A) 212∘C(B) 212∘F
Identify Boiling Point: Step 1: Identify the boiling point of water in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.Boiling point of water = 100∘C or 212∘F.
Compare Choices: Step 2: Compare the choices given with the known boiling points.Choice (A) 212∘C and Choice (B) 212∘F.
Determine Reasonable Unit: Step 3: Determine which unit is more reasonable for boiling water. Since boiling water is 100\degreeC, which is equivalent to 212\degreeF, the more reasonable unit when expressed as 212 is Fahrenheit.
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