The addition of 500 J of energy to a block of iron causes a rise in the average kinetic energy of the atoms in the block. Which of the following instruments can best be used to observe this change?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature, which increases as the average kinetic energy of the atoms in a substance increases. Therefore, it is the best instrument to observe the change in kinetic energy due to the addition of energy.

The Addition of 500 J of Energy to a Block