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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

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A. As molecules slow down, the temperature starts to increase.
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B. When all molecular motion stops, the temperature stops changing.
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C. As molecules move more quickly, the temperature increases.
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D. When all molecular motion stops, the temperature starts to
decrease.

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

As a substance absorbs heat the molecules move faster so the average kinetic energy and the temperature increases

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