The average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance is directly related to its temperature. The higher the temperature, the higher the average kinetic energy of the particles.
Given the temperatures:
- An iceberg at 0 degrees Celsius
- Water at 37 degrees Celsius in a glass
- A drop of water at 90 degrees Celsius
- Water at 40 degrees Celsius in a pool
Among these options, the drop of water at 90 degrees Celsius has the highest temperature, and therefore, it will have the particles with the highest average kinetic energy.
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