Celsius and Farenheit Scale Determination

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From: Craig Presnell
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 03:08

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An interesting historical question came up in physics class
today concerning the determination of the Farenheit temperature
scale. The celsius scale was determined by making 0 degrees the
same as freezing water, and 100 degrees equal to boiling water and
equally dividing the points in between. Apparently Farenheit had the
same idea, but wanted something colder to be 0 degress, so alcohol
and ice were used. The question is, what was used to determine the
upper end of the scale ?

Several text books were researched, but nothing came up.

Thanks for all replies!


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