To determine which sample has the lowest kinetic energy, we need to know that kinetic energy is directly proportional to temperature. The higher the temperature, the higher the kinetic energy, and vice versa.
Therefore, by looking at the table, we can see that Sample 4 has the lowest temperature (31.4°C), which means it also has the lowest kinetic energy.
Use the table to answer the question.
Sample Temperature (°C)
1 98.2
2 46.0
3 100.6
4 31.4
A student records the temperature of several water samples as shown in the table. Other than the temperature, the water samples are the same. Which sample has the lowest kinetic energy?
3 answers
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1
1
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
4
4
3
3
2
2