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If the particles within two objects have the same kinetic energy, are the two objects at the same temperature? Explain?

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20 POINTS… If the particles within two objects have the same kinetic energy, are the-example-1
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The rate of molecular motion will increase as the temperature rises. At the same temperature, an object with less massive molecules will have a faster molecular speed. Two objects with the same average kinetic energy will have the same temperature when kinetic temperature is applied.

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