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The particles have a much greater amount of kinetic energy than before.
The particles have a much greater amount of kinetic energy than before.
The particles have the same amount of kinetic energy but no longer vibrate in place.
The particles have the same amount of kinetic energy but no longer vibrate in place.
The particles have had their kinetic energy converted into thermal energy.
The particles have had their kinetic energy converted into thermal energy.
The particles have a higher temperature than before and are moving more freely.
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The correct response is:
The particles have a much greater amount of kinetic energy than before.
As the ice melts, the particles in the ice gain kinetic energy, which allows them to break free from their rigid structure and move more freely as they transition from solid (ice) to liquid (water).
