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

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

an iceberg at 0°C
an iceberg at 0°C

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

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

1 answer

The object with the highest average kinetic energy will be a drop of water at 90°C. The average kinetic energy of particles in a substance is directly related to its temperature; therefore, the higher the temperature, the higher the average kinetic energy of the particles. Since 90°C is greater than 0°C, 37°C, and 40°C, the drop of water at 90°C will have the highest average kinetic energy.