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Temperature and Thermal Energy

Question 1 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Which of these would have the lowest kinetic energy?

Answer
A
boiling water
B
ice water
C
refrigerated water
D
water at room temperature

Explanation

The average kinetic energy of water molecules increases with temperature. Ice water is typically at about 0°C, colder than refrigerated water, room-temperature water, or boiling water, so it has the lowest kinetic energy.

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