Which statement correctly describes a scientific theory? A. It is accepted as true indefinitely. B. It is based on repeated investigations. C. It is equivalent to a scientific law. D. It is accepted as false.

Temperature is defined as a. the equivalent of heat. b. a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual atoms or molecules composing a substance. c. how hot or cold it is. d. the total kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules composing a substance. e. none of the above is correct.