Here's why:
* Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.
* Higher temperature means higher average kinetic energy. This means the particles are moving faster on average.
* Lower temperature means lower average kinetic energy. This means the particles are moving slower on average.
Think of it this way:
* Imagine a pot of water on the stove. As you heat the water, the water molecules move faster and faster, causing the temperature to rise.
* Now imagine putting the pot of water in the refrigerator. The water molecules slow down, causing the temperature to decrease.
Let me know if you'd like to know more about the relationship between temperature and particle motion!
