When thermal energy is removed from particles, what action occurs?(1 point)

Responses

The particles’ temperature increases.
The particles’ temperature increases.

The particles move more quickly.
The particles move more quickly.

The particles’ energy is destroyed.
The particles’ energy is destroyed.

The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.
The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.

1 answer

When thermal energy is removed from particles, the correct action that occurs is:

The particles’ kinetic energy decreases.

As thermal energy decreases, the motion of the particles slows down, leading to a decrease in their kinetic energy.