Question

Which object will have particles with the highest average kinetic energy?(1 point)
Responses

an iceberg at 0°C
an iceberg at 0°C

water at 40°C in a swimming pool
water at 40°C in a swimming pool

a drop of water at 90°C
a drop of water at 90°C

water at 37°C in a glass
water at 37°C in a glass
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Answer 1

A drop of water at 90°C.

Explanation: average kinetic energy of particles increases with temperature (in Kelvin). 90°C (363 K) is higher than 40°C (313 K), 37°C (310 K), and 0°C (273 K), so its particles have the highest average kinetic energy.