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Question 9 • Physical Science

Which defines the average kinetic energy of a system’s particles?

Answer
A
pressure
B
temperature
C
density
D
volume

Explanation

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a system. Volume describes how much space the system occupies, density relates mass to volume, and pressure is force per unit area, so the correct choice is temperature.

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