The graph showing the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy for one phase of matter would look like a diagonal line. As temperature increases, the average kinetic energy of the particles in that phase also increases linearly. Thus, the correct answer is a diagonal line.
A student conducts an investigation to show the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy in one phase of matter. What would the graph of this relationship look like? (1 point)
• an S-shaped Curve
• a horizontal line
• a diagonal line
• a U-shaped curve
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