In which case would the kinetic energy of particles be increasing?

Question

Metal is heated from room temperature to 200°C.
Metal is at room temperature, 37°C.
Metal is melted at 1,300°C.
Metal is cooled at 1,300°C.

pick 1

Answer 1

The case in which the kinetic energy of particles would be increasing is:

Metal is heated from room temperature to 200°C.

In this scenario, the increase in temperature results in an increase in the kinetic energy of the metal particles as they move more vigorously.