If the temperature of a gas is quadrupled from 40K to 160K, which of the following accurately describes the change in the average kinetic energy of the gas?

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Correct Answer: D. average kinetic energy quadruples.
The temperature (in Kelvins) of a gas is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of the gas. Therefore, if the temperature is quadrupled, so to is the average kinetic energy of the gas.
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