About Newton (temperature scale)
The Newton temperature scale, also known as the Newtonian scale, is a temperature scale that was proposed by Sir Isaac Newton in the 18th century. Unlike the Celsius or Fahrenheit scales, which are based on the properties of specific substances, the Newton scale is based on the rate of change of a physical property with temperature.
In the Newton scale, the zero point is defined as the temperature at which water freezes, similar to the Celsius scale. However, the scale is divided into 33 equal intervals, or degrees, between the freezing and boiling points of water. This means that each degree on the Newton scale is larger than a degree on the Celsius or Fahrenheit scales.
While the Newton scale was proposed by one of the most influential scientists in history, it did not gain widespread adoption and is not commonly used today. The Celsius and Fahrenheit scales, which are based on the properties of water and widely used in scientific and everyday applications, have become the standard temperature scales. However, the Newton scale remains an interesting historical curiosity and a testament to the ingenuity of Sir Isaac Newton.
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.
