A scientist thinks that ducks swim faster when they are in cold water. He tests two groups of ducks, one in cold water and one in room temperature water. He records how fast they swim. Experimental Group:

Control Group:

Temperature is defined as a. the equivalent of heat. b. a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual atoms or molecules composing a substance. c. how hot or cold it is. d. the total kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules composing a substance. e. none of the above is correct.