What is temperature a measure of?

Understanding Temperature

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Physics
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6th Grade
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Mariam Araji
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1.
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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles within a substance.
2.
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How does heat transfer between objects of different temperatures?
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Heat transfers from the object with a higher temperature to the object with a lower temperature until thermal equilibrium is reached.
3.
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What instrument is commonly used to measure temperature?
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A thermometer is commonly used to measure temperature.
4.
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What is the SI unit of temperature?
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The SI unit of temperature is the kelvin (K).
5.
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What is absolute zero?
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Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature, at which particles have minimal thermal motion. It is 0 K or -273.15°C.
6.
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What is thermal equilibrium?
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Thermal equilibrium is the state in which two objects in contact no longer transfer heat between them because they are at the same temperature.
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What is the Celsius scale based on?
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The Celsius scale is based on the freezing point (0°C) and boiling point (100°C) of water at standard atmospheric pressure.
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