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$\cdot$ Incandescent lightbulbs heat a tungsten filament to a temperature of about $4580^{\circ} \mathrm{F}$ , which is almost half as hot as the surface ofthe Sun. What is this temperature in degrees Celsius?
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The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is given by: \[C = \frac{5}{9}(F - 32)\] where \(C\) is the temperature in Celsius and \(F\) is the temperature in Fahrenheit. Show more…
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