What did you notice about the Total Average Energy in the energy diagram as the temperature increased.(2 points)

Question

Responses

1. The total average energy increased but never went about the potential energy.

2. The total average energy decreased as temperature increased.

3. The total average energy increased to near the top of Energy axis by the last trial.

4. The total average energy stayed the same throughout each trial.

Answer 1

Based on the typical behavior of energy in thermodynamic systems as temperature increases, the most accurate response would likely be:

1. The total average energy increased but never went above the potential energy.

This response indicates that as temperature rises, the kinetic energy of the particles generally increases, contributing to the total average energy, but it remains below the potential energy levels within the system's energy diagram.