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

Responses

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

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

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

The particles’ temperature increases.

1 answer

When thermal energy is removed from particles, the correct response 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.