Temperature measures
A)how much heat is in a substance.
B)the internal energy of an object.
C)the average speed of atoms and molecules in a substance.
D)the average kinetic energy of atoms and molecules in a substance.

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Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of atoms and molecules in a substance. Heat is energy transferred from one object to another due to a temperature difference, while internal energy encompasses all forms of energy possessed by a substance, including kinetic and potential energy. The average speed of atoms and molecules in a substance can affect temperature, but it is not the sole measure of it.

Temperature Measures