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On which temperature scale does the average kinetic energy of molecules double when the temperature doubles?
The temperature scale where the average kinetic energy of molecules doubles when the temperature doubles.
Answer to Problem 30A
Kelvin temperature scale.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
As kinetic energy approaches zero when there is no disturbance or randomness in the system and the temperature also approaches zero with equal proportion.
The kinetic energy always increases or gets to zero but never goes negative. The Celsius temperature scale gets negative values below the freezing point of water that is
Conclusion:
Thus, kelvin temperature scale is used to check the temperature when the average kinetic energy of molecules increases.
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