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Temperature and Thermal Energy

Question 4 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

What happens when heat is removed from water?

Answer
A
The water particles move farther apart.
B
The water changes from a liquid to a gas.
C
The temperature of the water increases.
D
The kinetic energy of the water particles decreases.

Explanation

Removing heat takes energy away from the water particles, so their average kinetic energy decreases. This matches choice D; the water’s temperature generally decreases rather than increases.

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