Absolute Zero
Definition
Absolute zero refers to the lowest possible temperature theoretically achievable, at which all molecular motion stops completely.
Analogy
Imagine absolute zero as being frozen solid like an ice cube with no movement whatsoever. Just as molecules stop moving at absolute zero, everything freezes - even thoughts!
Related terms
Heat Energy: The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another due to a difference in temperature.
Entropy: A measure of the disorder or randomness within a system.
Kinetic Energy: The energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
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