Question

How do thermometers relate to the kinetic energy of particles of matter?

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Answer 1

The temperature of a substance is a measure of the kinetic energy of that material. KE = 1/2 mv^2. As the kinetic energy rises the temperature rises. The thermometer measures the temperature.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Thermometers relate to the kinetic energy of particles of matter because they measure temperature, which is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. When particles have higher kinetic energy, they move faster and collide more frequently, causing the temperature to rise. Conversely, when particles have lower kinetic energy, they move slower and collide less frequently, causing the temperature to decrease. Thermometers work by detecting the expansion or contraction of a substance (such as mercury or alcohol) due to the changing kinetic energy of the particles. By measuring this expansion or contraction, thermometers can provide a numerical value for the temperature.