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All matter is made up of small particles that are constantly in motion.

The degree to which they are in motion can be measured through

temperature.

Q: How can you measure the motion of particles in matter?

A: Temperature is the average Kinetic Energy!

Thermal Energy

Heat

Temperature

Kinetic
Theory of

Matter

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