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What does temperature measure?
What determines the direction of heat transfer between objects in contact?
In which fields is temperature considered an essential parameter?
How does temperature affect chemical reactions?
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Which of the following is NOT a result of temperature changes?
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Study Notes
What is Temperature?
- Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance or system.
- It determines the direction of heat transfer between objects in contact with each other.
- It is a measure of how hot or cold something is.
Importance of Temperature
- Temperature is an essential parameter in various fields, including physics, chemistry, engineering, meteorology, and anesthesia.
- It affects the behavior of materials, chemical reactions, and weather patterns, among other things.
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Learn about temperature, its definition, and its importance in various fields such as physics, chemistry, engineering, and more.
