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Changes of State

Question 75509 • Reed Fall 2026 Physical Science 2nd Semester (7th Hour)

Define kinetic energy and thermal energy. Describe what happens to each as the temperature of a substances increases.

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All matter is made up of particles that are constantly moving. The motion of the particles results in kinetic energy. The part of total internal energy that can be transferred is thermal energy. As temperature increases, the particles in a substance move faster and have greater kinetic and thermal energy.

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