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7.5 Relationship Between the Motion of Particles and Temperature
Temperature is the measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance. It is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of the particles (atoms or molecules) in the substance. The relationship can be stated as: T ∝ Average KE of particles
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7.5 Relationship Between the Motion of Particles and Temperature
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Temperature is the measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance. It is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of the particles (atoms or molecules) in the substance. The relationship can be stated as: T ∝ Average KE of particles
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Temperature is the measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance. It is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of the particles (atoms or molecules) in the substance. The relationship can be stated as: T ∝ Average KE of particles
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Understanding 7.5 Relationship Between the Motion of Particles and Temperature helps you answer definition, explanation, and application questions in this chapter.
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Quick revision
- Temperature is the measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance. It is directly proportional to the a
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Important points
- Temperature is the measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance. It is directly proportional to the a
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 7.5 Relationship Between the Motion of Particles and Temperature without a clear definition.
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Temperature is the measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance. It is directly proportional to the a
Temperature is the measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance. It is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of the particles (
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