Ice melts in water , while remaining at degrees Celsius . Which energy changes occur as it melts ? (1 point )

The potential energy of the molecules will increase , and the kinetic energy stays the same .

Both the kinetic and potential energy will increase .

Both the kinetic and potential energy will remain the same .

The kinetic energy of the molecules will increase , and the potential energy remains the same .

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The kinetic energy of the molecules will remain the same, and the potential energy will increase.
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The correct answer is "The kinetic energy of the molecules will remain the same, and the potential energy will increase."
Compare conduction to radiation in terms of heat transfer . (1 point ) Both methods help to evenly distribute energy , but only radiation requires contact between objects . Both methods help to evenly distribute energy , but only conduction requires contact between objects . Both methods require contact between objects , but only conduction helps to evenly distribute energy . Both methods require contact between objects , but only radiation helps to evenly distribute energy .