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)
Gas particles moving more slowly indicate they have lower kinetic energy. This decrease in kinetic energy results in a lower temperature. Therefore, the correct explanation is that temperature decreases due to the decrease in average kinetic energy. ;
