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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.
The metal is made of atoms, which are vibrating in place.
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.
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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 in terms of overall motion, the atoms within the metal are still in motion due to thermal energy, which means they have kinetic energy associated with their vibrations.
