Question

What is thermal energy?(1 point)

Responses

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

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

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

a material that is a conductor of heat

Answer 1

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None of the given responses correctly define thermal energy.

Thermal energy is the internal energy of an object or substance due to the motion and vibration of its particles. It is the energy associated with the temperature of an object and is directly related to the total kinetic energy of all particles in that object.