the ability to cause changes in matter is a result of the following____________

A.mass
B.energy
C.force
D.inertia

Melting is a change in matter. Which answer could cause melting?

i do not know

hey im sorry to ask u this but what?

Think. State your thinking, and why. I am not inclined to do your homework.

well i think it is energy !

You are correct, the ability to cause changes in matter is a result of energy.

To understand why energy can cause melting, we need to consider the concept of heat energy. Heat energy is a form of energy that can be transferred from one object to another. When heat energy is applied to a solid, it increases the kinetic energy of its particles, causing them to vibrate and move more rapidly. This increased movement breaks the bonds between the particles, leading to a change in the solid's state and resulting in melting. So, energy is the cause behind the process of melting.

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