The absolute temperature (Kelvin scale) T is related to the temperature t_(c) on the Celsius scale by t_(c)=T-273.15 Why do we have 273.15 in this relation, and not 273.16 ?

The absolute temperature (Kelvin scale) T is related to the temperatur

1.	The absolute temperature (Kelvin scale) T is related to the temperature t_(c) on the Celsius scale by t_(c)=T-273.15 Why do we have 273.15 in this relation, and not 273.16 ?
Answer» SOLUTION :At normal PRESSURE, melting point of ICE on CELSIUS scale is `0^(@)C` and on kelvin scale it is `273.16K`. Triple point of water on kelvin scale is `273.16K`. Hence, in `t^(@)C=T-273.15,273.16` is not there.