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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | Just like in [[1292: Pi vs. Tau]], [[Randall]] tries to unify two measurement systems by averaging both values, with little success | + | Just like in [[1292: Pi vs. Tau]], [[Randall]] tries to unify two measurement systems by averaging both values, assumably with little success. |
There are several {{w|Scale_of_temperature|temperature scales}} actively used in different parts of the world of for different purposes, including {{w|Celsius}} and {{w|Fahrenheit}}, but e.g. also {{w|Kelvin}} and {{w|Rankine_scale|Rankine}}. | There are several {{w|Scale_of_temperature|temperature scales}} actively used in different parts of the world of for different purposes, including {{w|Celsius}} and {{w|Fahrenheit}}, but e.g. also {{w|Kelvin}} and {{w|Rankine_scale|Rankine}}. | ||
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− | In doing all this, Randall has fallen into the trap of creating a new temperature scale/standard: see [[927: Standards]]. | + | In doing all this, Randall has fallen into the trap of creating a new temperature scale/standard: see [[927|927: Standards]]. |
− | Randall has also compared Celsius and Fahrenheit scales earlier in [[1643: Degrees]] | + | Randall has also compared Celsius and Fahrenheit scales earlier in [[1643: Degrees]]. |
This is an example of {{w|Argument_to_moderation|Argument to Moderation}}, also known as the false middle point fallacy. A famous use of this fallacy is in the Bible, the {{w|Judgment_of_Solomon|Judgment of Solomon}}. The true mother of a disputed baby is discovered<ref>1 [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/1_kings/3-27.htm Kings 3:27] "...she is the mother thereof."</ref> by proposing the "compromise" of cutting the baby in half. Perhaps Randall has a similar strategy in proposing Felsius, an absurd compromise, in order to somehow discover the "true" temperature scale. | This is an example of {{w|Argument_to_moderation|Argument to Moderation}}, also known as the false middle point fallacy. A famous use of this fallacy is in the Bible, the {{w|Judgment_of_Solomon|Judgment of Solomon}}. The true mother of a disputed baby is discovered<ref>1 [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/1_kings/3-27.htm Kings 3:27] "...she is the mother thereof."</ref> by proposing the "compromise" of cutting the baby in half. Perhaps Randall has a similar strategy in proposing Felsius, an absurd compromise, in order to somehow discover the "true" temperature scale. | ||
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− | ||Pure water freezes at sea level (1 | + | ||Pure water freezes at sea level (1 atmosphere); 0°C reference |
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| style="text-align:right;" |−6.0 | | style="text-align:right;" |−6.0 | ||
− | ||Saturated salt water freezes at sea level (1 | + | ||Saturated salt water freezes at sea level (1 atmosphere)[https://van.physics.illinois.edu/qa/listing.php?id=1722] |
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==Implementations== | ==Implementations== | ||
− | An implementation of Felsius is available at [http://www.weatherinfelsius.us Weather In Felsius], using a location based on user's IP address and accepting US ZIP codes | + | An implementation of Felsius is available at [http://www.weatherinfelsius.us Weather In Felsius], using a location based on user's IP address and accepting US ZIP codes. |
{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} |