Mini-Quiz: Thermal Energy is Kinetic Energy

1. According to the Kinetic Theory, what motions can atoms or molecules have?

   Chemical, electrostatic, or nuclearGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Translational, rotational, or vibrationalThat is correct. You know your thermal energy. Internal or thermalSorry, not correct. Try another button.

2. What role does thermal kinetic energy have in temperature?

   Temperature is the average thermal kinetic energy of the objectCorrect. You are improving! They are the same thingOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. Temperature is the transfer of thermal energySorry, not correct. Try another button.

3. What is the relationship between heating and thermal energy?

   Heating equals thermal energyGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Heating is the measure of temperature and thermal energy is temperatureSorry, not correct. Try another button. Heating is the transfer of thermal energyThat is correct. You know your thermal energy.

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