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What does temperature measure?(1 point)

average kinetic energy of the particles in an object or substance

kinetic energy of objects or substances

relative heat of an object or substance compared to its environment

potential energy stored in the chemical bonds of an object or substance

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average kinetic energy of the particles in an object or substance

Explanation: Temperature is proportional to the average kinetic energy of the microscopic particles (atoms or molecules). The other choices describe total kinetic energy, heat flow, or chemical potential energy, which are different concepts.