Question

The degree of hotness or coldness of a body is called

• A. Heat energy
• B. Temperature
• C. Radiant heat
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Temperature

1. Temperature refers to the hotness or coldness of a body.

2. In specific terms, it is the way of determining the kinetic energy of particles within an object.

3. Faster the movement of particles; more the temperature and vice versa.

4. The degree of hotness or coldness of a body is called temperature.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.