A blacksmith strikes a piece of metal with a hammer repeatedly. The metal slowly begins to glow as the temperature increases, and the metal becomes more malleable. Which changes on a microscopic level led to the visible changes in the properties of the metal? (1 point)
Responses
The individual temperature of the particles increased.
The individual temperature of the particles increased.
The potential energy of the particles decreased.
The potential energy of the particles decreased.
The average speed of the particles increased.
The average speed of the particles increased.
The kinetic energy of the particles decreased.
1 answer
The correct response is:
The average speed of the particles increased.
As the blacksmith strikes the metal, the energy from the hammer blows increases the temperature of the metal, which in turn increases the average speed of the particles. This leads to an increase in kinetic energy, making the metal more malleable and causing it to glow as it heats up.
