Biology A-Level
temperature and kinetic energy
What temperature and kinetic energy means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of temperature and kinetic energy
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Higher temperatures increase the kinetic energy of ions, leading to a faster rate of passive diffusion of Na⁺ and K⁺ through voltage-gated channels.
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