Kinetic Energy Transfer Quick Check

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and thermal energy?(1 point)
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Kinetic energy is the transfer of thermal energy.
Kinetic energy is the transfer of thermal energy.

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

Kinetic energy is a measure of thermal energy.
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 decreases, and vice versa.
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Answer 1

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

This statement accurately reflects the relationship between kinetic energy and thermal energy. As the particles in a substance move faster (higher kinetic energy), the thermal energy of the substance also increases.