Which statement best explains the change that occurs when gas particles move more slowly?
A. The temperature increases because the average kinetic energy decreases.
B. The temperature increases because the average kinetic energy increases.
C. The temperature decreases because the average kinetic energy decreases.
D. The temperature decreases because the average kinetic energy increases.
Answer (1)
When gas particles move more slowly, their temperature decreases due to a reduction in average kinetic energy. Temperature is related to how fast particles are moving, and slower movement indicates lower energy. Thus, the correct statement is that the temperature decreases because the average kinetic energy decreases. ;
