Question

the metal rhodium becomes superconducting at temperatures below 0.14 k. calculate the temperature at which rhodium becomes superconducting in degrees celsius. round your answer to 5 significant figures.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall temperature - conversion formula

The conversion formula from Kelvin ($K$) to Celsius ($^{\circ}C$) is $T_{C}=T_{K}- 273.15$, where $T_{C}$ is the temperature in Celsius and $T_{K}$ is the temperature in Kelvin.

Step2: Substitute the given Kelvin - temperature

Given $T_{K}=0.14\ K$. Substitute it into the formula: $T_{C}=0.14 - 273.15$.
$T_{C}=-273.01^{\circ}C$

Answer:

$-273.01$