Why is absolute zero important?
1 Answer
It is the point at which particle motion stops for monatomic ideal gases. However, molecules will still vibrate.
Explanation:
All temperatures above absolute zero will cause particles in any material to move/vibrate slightly, as temperature gives particles Kinetic energy, according to the equipartition theorem for monatomic ideal gases:
#K_(avg)=3/2k_BT#
#k_B# = Boltzmann's constant =#1.38065 times 10^-23 J//K#
#T# = absolute temperature (Kelvin)
At absolute zero,
Absolute zero is also the foundation for the Kelvin scale, as