Mini-Quiz: Temperature Overview

1. What is the difference between temperature and thermal energy?

   Temperature is average kinetic energy and thermal energy is total KEThat is correct. You know about temperature. Temperature is hot and thermal energy is coldSorry, not correct. Try another button. They are the same thingGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

2. What limits the greatest possible temperature?

   When the particles stop moving altogetherSorry, not correct. Try another button. The limitation on how fast a molecule can travelCorrect. You are doing great. Light has the greatest temperatureOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. Why is a scale added to a thermometer?

   So that you can determine the temperature readingThat is correct. You know about temperature. So you can weigh the temperatureGood try, but not right. Select another answer. It is a design to make it look more appealingSorry, not correct. Try another button.

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