About Celsius
Celsius and Kelvin are two commonly used temperature scales in the field of science and everyday life. The Celsius scale, also known as the centigrade scale, is named after the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius. It is based on the concept of dividing the range between the freezing and boiling points of water into 100 equal intervals. The freezing point of water is defined as 0 degrees Celsius, while the boiling point is defined as 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
The Celsius scale is commonly used in weather forecasts, household thermometers, and cooking, while the Kelvin scale is primarily used in scientific experiments, thermodynamics, and calculations involving gases.
About Rømer
Rømer is an historical figures who made significant contributions to the field of temperature measurement.
Ole Rømer, a Danish astronomer, is known for his work in the late 17th century, where he made important observations and calculations related to the speed of light. However, Rømer also made contributions to temperature measurement by developing the Rømer scale. The Rømer scale, also known as the Danish scale, was based on the freezing and boiling points of water, similar to the Celsius scale. However, Rømer's scale used different reference points, with 0 degrees representing the freezing point of brine (a mixture of water and salt) and 60 degrees representing the boiling point of water. While the Rømer scale is no longer widely used, it played a role in the development of temperature measurement and served as an early precursor to the Celsius scale.
