Molecular Energy and Temperature: A Comprehensive Overview

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Start date Jul 15, 2011
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Temperature is linked to various forms of molecular energy, including rotational, translational, and vibrational energy. The consensus in the discussion is that all these types of energy contribute to temperature, confirming that the correct answer is D. Participants express uncertainty about thermodynamics, indicating it as a challenging topic. The discussion highlights the interconnectedness of molecular energy types in understanding temperature. Overall, the relationship between molecular energy and temperature is affirmed as comprehensive.

Jul 15, 2011

mopar969

Temperature is associated with molecular (a) rotational energy, (b) random translational energy, (c) vibrational energy, (d) all of the preceding.

I am pretty sure that the answer is D all of the preceeding but I just wanted to check.

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Jul 15, 2011

cupid.callin

i guess d ... but I'm not absolutely sure (just like u.)
thermodymanics is my weak point

Jul 15, 2011

mopar969

Thanks again for the help.

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