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Lesson 4.2 Energy in the Atmosphere

Question 8 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

What happens to the particles of a substance as its temperature increases?

Answer
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They move faster.
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They move slower.
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They lose some energy.
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They move in a circular direction.

Explanation

As a substance’s temperature increases, the particles gain average kinetic energy. That means they move faster. They do not lose energy or necessarily move in a circular direction.

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