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On which of the following scales of temperature, the temperature is never negative

A

Celsius

B

Fahrenheit

C

Reaumur

D

Kelvin

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The correct Answer is:
D
Zero kelvin =- `273^(@)C` (absolute temperature). As no matter can attain this temperature. Hence temperature can never be negative on kelvin scale.
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