Thermal Energy and Kinetic Molecular Theory Quick Check

1 of 51 of 5 Items
Question
Based on the Law of Conservation of Energy, which of the below is true?(1 point)
Responses

Kinetic energy is always equal to potential energy.
Kinetic energy is always equal to potential energy.

Energy cannot be created or destroyed by ordinary chemical or physical means.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed by ordinary chemical or physical means.

Potential energy is equal to thermal energy plus kinetic energy.
Potential energy is equal to thermal energy plus kinetic energy.

Kinetic energy is equal to potential energy minus temperature.
Kinetic energy is equal to potential energy minus temperature.

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 month ago

The correct response based on the Law of Conservation of Energy is:

**Energy cannot be created or destroyed by ordinary chemical or physical means.**

This statement accurately reflects the principle that the total energy in a closed system remains constant, although it can change forms.