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How does a decrease in thermal energy affect the kinetic energy of the particles in each state of matter?

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kinetic and potential energy). The opposite is true when you remove thermal energy: Particles move slower (less kinetic energy). Particles get closer together (less potential energy).

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kinetic and potential energy). The opposite is true when you remove thermal energy: Particles move slower (less kinetic energy). Particles get closer together (less potential energy)

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