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faduma

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The motion of atoms and molecules that most affects temperature is
 
  A) translational.
  B) rotational.
  C) vibrational.
  D) none of the above

Question 2

Explain what is meant by saying a thermometer measures its own temperature.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Objects in the same locality will ultimately reach the same temperature when hot things cool and cool things warm. Likewise for a thermometer that cools or warms to the temperature of the object of contact. It reaches thermal equilibrium with its surroundings, which is displayed on its scale.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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