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Which temperature scale must be used when applying gas-law and thermodynamic cycle calculations?

  1. A. Fahrenheit
  2. B. Celsius
  3. Absolute (Rankine or Kelvin)Correct
  4. D. Gauge temperature

Why C is correct

Absolute temperature scales (Rankine or Kelvin) must be used in gas-law and cycle calculations because absolute zero represents the point of no molecular motion. Relative scales such as Fahrenheit and Celsius do not have a true zero point and will produce errors in these calculations.

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