When calculating the expansion of solids, can one only use Kelvin?

I had an assignment where the temperature change was given in degrees Celsius and on the board the same number was written just with K for Kelvin behind it.

Are 30C and 30K the same?

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evtldocha
1 year ago

At temperaturedifferences does not matter because 1K difference is equal to 1°C difference. However, temperature differences are always written in Kelvin (K) – even if one has subtracted °C from one another.

People in countries that use Fahrenheit have made it much harder.

Is 30C and 30K the same?

As temperatureDifference yes, as absolute temperature of course not.

hologence
1 year ago

Is 30C and 30K the same?

No. The expansion of bodies does not matter at which temperatures water freezes or boils. Only the absolute temperature applies.

hologence
1 year ago
Reply to  ls811880

as said – C is not the same as K. Of course you have to convert!