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Which of the following has particles with the highest kinetic energy? 

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a

Particles of steam at a hundred degrees Celsius

b

Particles of water at 0°C

c

Particles of ice 0°C

d

Particles of water at hundred degrees Celsius

answer is D.

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The kinetic energy of the particles is directly proportional to the temperature. In the case of steam, the temperature of particles of steam is more than 100C, which is highest in comparison to other given options. Hence, steam would have the particles with the highest kinetic energy.

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Which of the following has particles with the highest kinetic energy?