Kinetic and Thermal Energy Quick Check

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Question
Thermal energy is transferred to a substance. Which change can occur?(1 point)
Responses

The particles will gain potential energy, but the kinetic energy of the particles will stay the same.
The particles will gain potential energy, but the kinetic energy of the particles will stay the same.

The particles can gain kinetic energy, but the potential energy of the particles will stay the same.
The particles can gain kinetic energy, but the potential energy of the particles will stay the same.

The particles can gain potential and kinetic energy.
The particles can gain potential and kinetic energy.

The kinetic and potential energy of the particles will stay the same.
The kinetic and potential energy of the particles will stay the same.

The correct response is: The particles can gain potential and kinetic energy.