For scales from absolute 0 like Kelvin, is proportional to the total kinetic energy of the material.
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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. It quantifies how hot or cold an object is and is a fundamental parameter in the study of thermodynamics and physics. Temperature can influence various physical and chemical properties of materials, including their state (solid, liquid, or gas), pressure, and volume.