Question

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and thermal energy?(1 point)

Kinetic energy is a measure of thermal energy.

As the kinetic energy in a substance’s atoms increases, its thermal energy decreases, and vice versa.

As the kinetic energy in a substance’s atoms increases, its thermal energy increases, and vice versa.

Kinetic energy is the transfer of thermal energy.

Answer 1

As the kinetic energy in a substance’s atoms increases, its thermal energy increases, and vice versa.

Explanation: Thermal energy reflects the total internal energy of a substance, much of which is the kinetic energy of its atoms and molecules (higher average kinetic energy = higher temperature and more thermal energy).