Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is true about the particles of matter?

  1. The kinetic energy of the particles of matter is independent of temperature.

  2. The spaces among the particles of matter decrease with increase in temperature.

  3. The spaces among the particles of matter increase with decrease in temperature.

  4. The kinetic energy of the particles of matter increases with increase in temperature.
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Explanation

Matter consists of small particles, which have spaces between them. Particles of matter are continuously moving and they possess kinetic energy. The kinetic energy of the particles is directly proportional to temperature, i.e. on increasing the temperature, the kinetic energy of the particles increases. 

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