Question
When thermal energy is removed from particles, what action occurs?(1 point)
Responses
The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.
The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.
The particles’ temperature increases.
The particles’ temperature increases.
The particles move more quickly.
The particles move more quickly.
The particles’ energy is destroyed.
Responses
The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.
The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.
The particles’ temperature increases.
The particles’ temperature increases.
The particles move more quickly.
The particles move more quickly.
The particles’ energy is destroyed.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When thermal energy is removed from particles, the correct action is:
**The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.**
As thermal energy is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, removing thermal energy leads to a decrease in their kinetic energy.
**The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.**
As thermal energy is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, removing thermal energy leads to a decrease in their kinetic energy.