Temperature and Its Measurement

Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold a body is, reflecting the average kinetic energy of its particles. This topic covers the concept of temperature, the common temperature scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin),…

• Temperature measures how hot or cold a body is, linked to the average kinetic energy of its particles.
• A thermometer works on the principle that substances expand on heating and contract on cooling.
• The three common temperature scales are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.

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