A student has written the equation below to convert a temperature in degrees Fahrenheit into Kelvins. What is wrong with this equation?
?
   
?

A.

The factor in front of T(ºF) should be .

B.
The numerical factor should multiply (T(ºF) ? 32).

C.
An additional 273.15 Kelvins must be added to the right side of the equation.

D.
All the corrections above are required.

E.
Only corrections (b) and (c) are required.

Answer: D

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