- Temperature is a direct measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles (atoms, molecules, ions) within a substance. - As temperature increases, the particles absorb thermal energy, which is converted into kinetic energy. - Increased kinetic energy means the particles move faster and vibrate more vigorously.
The speed of particles in a matter usually increases with a rise in temperature. Which one of the following phenomena is responsible for it?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2022 · Topic: Heat and Thermodynamics (Kinetic Theory of Gases (Assumptions, Pressure, Temperature, Ideal Gas Equation))
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