When thermal energy is removed from particles, what action occurs?

Question

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• The particles' kinetic energy decreases.
• The particles' temperature increases.
• The particles move more quickly.
• The particles' energy is destroyed.

Answer 1

When thermal energy is removed from particles, the correct action that occurs is:

• The particles' kinetic energy decreases.

As thermal energy decreases, it leads to a reduction in the movement of the particles, which corresponds to a decrease in their kinetic energy.