Kinetic energy is relative and depends upon the observer because velocity depends upon the frame of reference. However, we have an absolute temperature scale. How is this possible if temperature is the measure of (average) Kinetic energy ?
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Does this answer your question? Relativity of temperature paradox – Michael Seifert Apr 11 '23 at 11:34
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See also: How does temperature relate to the kinetic energy of molecules? – Michael Seifert Apr 11 '23 at 11:35