The Boltzmann constant

The Boltzmann constant is a fundamental value in physics that relates the average energy of particles in a system to its temperature. Think of it as a bridge connecting microscopic particles—like atoms and molecules—to the macroscopic world we experience. It helps us understand how energy distributes among particles as temperature changes. Essentially, the Boltzmann constant provides a precise way to quantify how the tiny, random movements of particles contribute to the thermal energy we measure in everyday objects.