Question

which of the following are true statements about temperature? (select all that apply)
it is the measure of the average kinetic energy of particles
it is the measure of the average potential energy of particles
it describes how hot or cold something is
there are three scales used to measure it

Explanation:

• Temperature is defined as the measure of the average kinetic energy of particles (kinetic energy relates to particle motion, which correlates with hotness/coldness).
• It describes how hot or cold something is (a basic qualitative description).
• Common temperature scales include Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin (three main scales).
• Potential energy is about particle position, not temperature.

Answer:

it is the measure of the average kinetic energy of particles, it describes how hot or cold something is, there are three scales used to measure it