Question

If there is an increase in temperature, then the _____________. (Select the best response to complete the statement)

a
height of the material is decreasing
b
phase change of the material is going from water to solid
c
material's speed in decreasing at a constant rate
d
average kinetic energy of the particles of a material is increasing

Answer 1

The best response to complete the statement is:

d) average kinetic energy of the particles of a material is increasing.

This is because an increase in temperature typically leads to an increase in the average kinetic energy of the particles in a material.