Responses
The metal is made of atoms, which store potential energy.
The metal is made of atoms, which store potential energy.
The metal sphere can be rolled.
The metal sphere can be rolled.
The metal’s molecules are moving around.
The metal’s molecules are moving around.
The metal is made of atoms, which are vibrating in place.
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The correct response is: The metal is made of atoms, which are vibrating in place.
Even when a metal sphere is stationary, the atoms within the sphere are still in motion due to thermal energy, which causes them to vibrate in place. This motion contributes to the overall kinetic energy of the sphere at a microscopic level.
