What is temperature NOT dependent upon?

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. It reflects how fast those particles are moving. The properties that contribute to temperature include things like the size of the particles, the mass of the substance, and the heat content, as all of these factors can influence the kinetic energy of the particles.

When considering the types of objects, it’s important to note that temperature itself does not depend on what the object is made of. For example, ice and steam can both be at 0 degrees Celsius, but one is solid and the other is a gas. Thus, the temperature does not inherently depend on the material type but rather on the motion of the particles constituting that material. Therefore, while temperature is influenced by particle motion and interactions, the type of object plays no direct role in defining its temperature.