Matter and Temperature Quick Check

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What is thermal energy?(1 point)
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a material that is a conductor of heat
a material that is a conductor of heat

the distance between particles and their freedom to move around
the distance between particles and their freedom to move around

the total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance
the total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance

the measurement of energy in an object due to position, conduction, or chemical composition
the measurement of energy in an object due to position, conduction, or chemical composition
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The correct response to the question "What is thermal energy?" is:

the total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance.

Thermal energy refers to the energy that comes from the temperature of a substance, which is related to the movement and kinetic energy of its particles.

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