Calculating New Temperature Using Kinetic Energy Multiplier | T2 = 6,263.77 °C

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To find the new temperature T2 after multiplying the average kinetic energy by a constant factor a, the relationship T2 = aT1 is used. Given T1 = 678 °C and a = 9.49, the calculation involves converting Celsius to Kelvin, applying the multiplier, and converting back to Celsius. The resulting temperature T2 is calculated as 6,263.77 °C. The approach and calculations presented are confirmed to be correct.
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Homework Statement



bar of metal is at temperature T1 = 678 °C. Suppose the average kinetic energy of the molecules in the metal is multiplied by constant a = 9.49. Find T2, the new Celsius temperature.

Homework Equations



KE_{avg} = 3/2 kT

The Attempt at a Solution



I worked out this way:

KE_{avg} = 3/2 kT_{1}
aKE_{avg} = 3a/2 kT_{1}
3a/2 kT_{1} = 3/2 kT_{2}
aT_{1} = T_{2}
9.49 * (678 + 273) - 273 = T_{2}
 
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Is it correct, or did I do something wrong?
 
Looks right to me.
 
NasuSama said:
Is it correct, or did I do something wrong?

right.
 
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