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Assertion : Temperature below `0^(@)C` is possible on celsius scale but in Kelvin scale negative temperature is not possible
Reason : The Kelvin scale is related to celsius scale as `K = .^(@)C - 273`.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect

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The correct Answer is:
C
In Kelvin scale, `-273^(@)C` is regarded as 0 K and therefore, this scale has no negative temperature.
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