Question

The degree of hotness and coldness of body is known as _____________.

Answer 1

Temperature:

1. Temperature is the measure of the degree or rating of hotness or coldness.
2. The degree of hotness and coldness of the body is known as temperature and is measured with a thermometer in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.
3. Mercury is used in thermometers because it has a high coefficient of thermal expansion.
4. The heat flow will be always from higher temperatures to lower temperatures.
5. The higher the temperature, the faster will be the movement of molecules of the substance.

Hence, the degree of hotness and coldness is known as temperature.