How do you convert 250 degrees Fahrenheit to absolute degrees Kelvin?

To convert from Fahrenheit to Kelvin, you first need to transform the Fahrenheit temperature into Celsius, and then convert that Celsius value into Kelvin.

The conversion formula from Fahrenheit to Celsius is:

[ C = \frac{(F - 32) \times 5}{9} ]

Using this formula with 250 degrees Fahrenheit:

1. Subtract 32 from 250:

[ 250 - 32 = 218 ]

2. Multiply the result by 5:

[ 218 \times 5 = 1090 ]

3. Divide that result by 9:

[ \frac{1090}{9} \approx 121.11 \text{ degrees Celsius} ]

Next, to convert Celsius to Kelvin, you add 273.15 to the Celsius value:

[ K = C + 273.15 ]

Using the Celsius result:

[ 121.11 + 273.15 = 394.26 \text{ Kelvin} ]

Therefore, when rounded to the nearest whole number, this results in 394 Kelvin, which aligns with the correct answer provided. This process effectively demonstrates how temperature conversions are performed across different scales, reflecting an understanding of thermodynamic principles