What is thermal energy?

A. the total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance
B. the distance between particles and their freedom to move around
C. a material that is a conductor of heat
D. the measurement of energy in an object due to position, conduction, or chemical composition

1 answer

The correct answer is:

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

Thermal energy refers to the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in the substance.