Question

When thermal energy is removed from particles, what action occurs?(1 point)
Responses

The particles’ temperature increases.
The particles’ temperature increases.

The particles’ energy is destroyed.
The particles’ energy is destroyed.

The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.
The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.

The particles move more quickly.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
When thermal energy is removed from particles, the correct action that occurs is:

**The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.**

As thermal energy is removed, the motion and energy of the particles decrease, leading to a reduction in temperature.