Matter and Temperature Quick Check

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Question
What is thermal energy?(1 point)
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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

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

a material that is a conductor of heat

the measurement of energy in an object due to position, conduction, or chemical composition

The correct answer is:

the total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance