Thermal Energy and Kinetic Molecular Theory Quick Check

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Question
Based on the Law of Conservation of Energy, which of the below is true?(1 point)
Responses

Energy cannot be created or destroyed by ordinary chemical or physical means.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed by ordinary chemical or physical means.

Kinetic energy is always equal to potential energy.
Kinetic energy is always equal to potential energy.

Potential energy is equal to thermal energy plus kinetic energy.
Potential energy is equal to thermal energy plus kinetic energy.

Kinetic energy is equal to potential energy minus temperature.

1 answer

Based on the Law of Conservation of Energy, the correct statement is:

Energy cannot be created or destroyed by ordinary chemical or physical means.

This principle states that energy can only be transformed from one form to another, but the total amount of energy remains constant. The other options are not accurate representations of the laws of energy.