What Does Temperature Measure

question 101

Multiple Choice

What does temperature measure?

• A)the total potential energy of particles in a substance
• B)the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance
• C)the average mass of particles in a substance
• D)the total amount of heat in a substance

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Definitions:

Autarky

This is a situation where a country or region is self-sufficient and does not engage in international trade with other countries.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act

A federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans.

Vesting Rights

Are guaranteed rights to receive pension benefits.

Pension Plans

Retirement savings plans offered by employers, providing employees with a specific monthly income upon retirement.