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Thermal energy and kinetic energy both involve motion. How do these two forms of energy differ?
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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat. This heat is generated by the movement of tiny particles within an object. The faster these particles move, the more heat is generated. Kinetic energy, on the other hand, is the energy of motion. It is the Show more…
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