The temperature of an object is directly related to
A.
the mass of the object.
B.
the motion of its particles.
C.
the potential energy of its chemical bonds.
D.
the volume of the object.
The correct answer is B. The temperature of an object is directly related to the motion of its particles. When the particles in an object move faster, the temperature of the object increases. Likewise, when the particles move slower, the temperature decreases.
To understand this relationship, we need to consider the concept of temperature and how it is related to the kinetic energy of particles. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.
Now, to determine the correct answer, we can use a process of elimination:
A. The mass of an object does not directly determine its temperature. While mass can indirectly influence an object's temperature (such as in the case of larger objects taking longer to heat up or cool down), it is not a direct relationship.
C. The potential energy of chemical bonds does not directly determine the temperature of an object. Chemical bonds hold atoms and molecules together, and while changes in chemical energy can affect temperature, it is not a direct relationship.
D. The volume of an object does not directly determine its temperature. The volume of an object relates to its size or dimensions, but it does not have a direct influence on temperature.
This leaves us with the correct answer:
B. The motion of its particles. The temperature of an object is directly related to the motion of its particles. When the particles move faster, the temperature increases, and when they move slower, the temperature decreases.