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Kinetic Energy of Particles of Matter

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Particles of matter move because of ___ energy

A

potential

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kinetic

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gravitational

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chemical

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Solution

The correct option is B
kinetic

Particles of matter are always in random motion. This is because they possess kinetic energy. The kinetic energy increases or decreases with increase or decrease in temperature.

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