The only temperature scale that relates changes in internal energy to the absolute amount of heat gained or lost by a system is the
A)Fahrenheit scale.
B)Celsius scale.
C)Centigrade scale.
D)Kelvin scale.

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The Kelvin scale is based on absolute zero, where there is zero thermal energy, and as such relates changes in internal energy to the absolute amount of heat gained or lost by a system. The Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are based on arbitrary reference points and do not have this property. The term "Centigrade" is a former name for the Celsius scale, so it is not a distinct option.

The Only Temperature Scale That Relates Changes in Internal Energy