Water molecules possess kinetic energy only.
The above statement is correct or incorrect.

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False. Water molecules have both potential and kinetic energy. Atoms in molecules are attracted to each other and hence posses potential energy.

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Water molecules possess kinetic energy only.The above statement is correct or incorrect.

False. Water molecules have both potential and kinetic energy. Atoms in molecules are attracted to each other and hence posses potential energy.

Water molecules possess kinetic energy only.
The above statement is correct or incorrect.