In the selection, the author compares an atom giving or taking energy to a?

A very hot iron horsehoe.
B human-made clock.
C long shadow.
D fast-spinning globe.

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The correct answer is A: a very hot iron horseshoe. This metaphor is often used to describe how an atom can release or absorb energy in a way that is similar to how a hot object can transfer heat.

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