In which type of body do molecules and atoms move faster or are more active?

Cold

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Hot

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Room temperature

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
Hot

When a body is hot or is heated, the molecules of that body gain energy and start to move.

Since molecules and atoms of cold bodies don't have enough energy, they don't move as much.

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In which type of body do molecules and atoms move faster or are more active?

The correct option is B Hot When a body is hot or is heated, the molecules of that body gain energy and start to move. Since molecules and atoms of cold bodies don't have enough energy, they don't move as much.

The correct option is B
Hot

When a body is hot or is heated, the molecules of that body gain energy and start to move.

Since molecules and atoms of cold bodies don't have enough energy, they don't move as much.