Which of these choices best describes the thermal energy of a substance?

a
the sum of the kinetic energy of all of the particles of a substance
b
the average kinetic energy of the particles that make up a substance
c
the total kinetic and potential energies of the particles of a substance
d
the difference between the kinetic energy and potential energy of a substance

1 answer

I think b is your best choice.

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