Question

i learned that kinetic energy is energy when an object is actually moving not including the moving particles. i also learned that a thermometer measures kinetic energy. my question is that if a thermometer measures by sticking the point into an object how is that checking the kinetic energy which is the movement of the energy in an object. can you please help me understand this concept. thank you!

Answer 1

Answer:

Part of that kinetic energy created by moving of particles in object is transformed to heat that can be measured by thermometer.

Explanation:

By moving object creates kinematic energy, that is true. In object itself small particles are moving and creating kinetic energy as well. Part of that kinetic energy created by moving of particles in object is transformed to heat that can be measured by thermometer.

Same thing is that when you run or exercise your body temperature is raising(because of moving ).

When you sit your body does not raise temperature.