On what does temperature depend ?

[terryds]

Does temperature depend on the kinetic energy, or internal energy ??
Does it only depend on the movement of the molecules, or also the potential energy of molecules??

 

[Nugatory]

What have you already found by searching? You'll get better answers if you tell us more about what you already know.

 

[terryds]

What have you already found by searching? You'll get better answers if you tell us more about what you already know.

What I found when I google this question :
"Temperature is the measurement of the average kinetic energy of particles, not just their speed. Recall that kinetic energy depends on mass as well as speed. Particles in a metal doorknob do not move as fast as particles in air."

Internal Energy = Kinetic energy of the molecules + Potential energy of the molecules
So, does this mean it only depend on the kinetic energy which is in the internal energy ??
I thought it's because the collision between molecules that dissipates some heat.
Then, what if a man run very fast? Will the temperature increase? Moving man doesn't mean that the particle move faster, right? (maybe)

 

[davenn]

I thought it's because the collision between molecules that dissipates some heat.

its more than just the collision of molecules ... go even smaller

Then, what if a man run very fast? Will the temperature increase?

think of all the things happening in the human body in such a circumstance ... what do you think they are ?
Dave