Multiple choice

Relationship between temperature and kinetic energy of particles in a substance

  1. As kinetic energy increases, temperature increases

  2. As kinetic energy decreases, temperature increases

  3. As kinetic energy increases, temperature decreases

  4. As kinetic energy decreases, temperature decreases
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Explanation

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. As particles move faster, their kinetic energy increases, which corresponds to a higher temperature.

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