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JAMB Physics 1989 Question 17

Question 17

Structure of Matter and Kinetic Theory

From the kinetic theory of gases, temperature is a

  1. A.form of energy and is proportional to the total kinetic energy of the molecules.
  2. B.form of energy and is proportional to the average kinetic energy of the molecules.
  3. C.physical property and is proportional to the total kinetic energy of the molecules
  4. D.physical property and is proportional to the average kinetic energy of the molecules.
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Answer: D (physical property and is proportional to the average kinetic energy of the molecules.)

Explanation

Temperature is not itself energy; it is a property of the gas that is proportional to the average kinetic energy of its molecules.