Read the choices below and select any that are correct relating to temperature.

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Fahrenheit is the most reliable measure of temp.
Fahrenheit is the most reliable measure of temp.

We measure temperature in °C, °F or K
We measure temperature in °C, °F or K

Solids have less kinetic energy than liquids and therefore (usually) lower temperature.
Solids have less kinetic energy than liquids and therefore (usually) lower temperature.

Temperature is the average kinetic energy of a substance.

Answer 1

The following choices are correct relating to temperature:

1. We measure temperature in °C, °F or K - This is correct as temperature can be measured in degrees Celsius (°C), degrees Fahrenheit (°F), or Kelvin (K).

2. Temperature is the average kinetic energy of a substance. - This is also correct. Temperature is indeed a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

The other statements are not correct:

• Fahrenheit is the most reliable measure of temp. - This statement is subjective and generally not considered accurate. Celsius and Kelvin are often used in scientific contexts, making them more reliable in those situations.

• Solids have less kinetic energy than liquids and therefore (usually) lower temperature. - While it is generally true that solids have less kinetic energy than liquids, this does not necessarily mean they are at a lower temperature. Temperature is more about the average kinetic energy than simply being in a solid or liquid state.