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What is the term for the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance?

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Temperature

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, indicating how hot or cold it is.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Friday 30 October 2026.

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