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Conduction

Question 4 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Which contains the particles that are vibrating fastest?

Answer
A
boiling water
B
frozen water
C
room-temperature water
D
cold tap water

Explanation

Particles move faster on average at higher temperatures because they have more kinetic energy. Boiling water is hotter than room-temperature, cold tap, or frozen water, so its particles are vibrating fastest. The correct choice is boiling water.

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