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Kinetic Energy of Particles of Matter

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Gas is a collection of randomly moving particles. The particles speed up if we reduce the temperature.

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The correct option is B
False

In a gas, the particles of the gas are moving randomly and fast. This movement increases when we increase the temperature. The particles start moving faster when we increase the temperature. Similarly, they move slower if we decrease the temperature.

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