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The SI unit of temperature is :...

The SI unit of temperature is :

A

degress centigrade

B

kelvin

C

degree celsius

D

degress Fahrenheit

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To determine the SI unit of temperature, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the question The question asks for the SI unit of temperature. We need to identify which of the given options is the correct SI unit. ### Step 2: List the options The options provided are: 1. Degree Centigrade 2. Kelvin 3. Degree Celsius 4. Degree Fahrenheit ### Step 3: Analyze the options - **Degree Centigrade**: This is an older term that is often used interchangeably with Degree Celsius, but it is not the official SI unit. - **Kelvin**: This is the absolute temperature scale and is the official SI unit of temperature. - **Degree Celsius**: This is a commonly used unit for temperature, but it is not the SI unit. - **Degree Fahrenheit**: This is a temperature scale used mainly in the United States and is not part of the SI system. ### Step 4: Identify the correct answer From the analysis, we can see that the only option that is recognized as the SI unit of temperature is **Kelvin**. ### Conclusion Thus, the correct answer is: **Option 2: Kelvin** ---
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