Question

kinetic energy transfer quick check
what is the relationship between kinetic energy and temperature? (1 point)
kinetic energy is the energy of motion and does not have a relationship with temperature.
as the kinetic temperature of a substances atoms decreases, its temperature decreases, and vice versa.
as the kinetic energy of a substances atoms decreases, its temperature increases.
as the kinetic energy of a substances atoms decreases, its temperature may decrease or increase.

Explanation:

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. When the kinetic energy of the atoms (particles) of a substance decreases, the average speed of the atoms decreases. Since temperature is related to the average kinetic energy of the particles (by the formula \(K.E.=\frac{3}{2}kT\) where \(K.E.\) is the average kinetic energy of a particle, \(k\) is the Boltzmann constant and \(T\) is the temperature in Kelvin), a decrease in kinetic energy leads to a decrease in temperature. And when kinetic energy increases, temperature increases.

Answer:

As the kinetic temperature of a substance's atoms decreases, its temperature decreases, and vice versa.