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In which state of matter has the least kinetic energy

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The kinetic energy is the lowest at the solid state since solid state exists at a lower temperature than liquid state and than gaseous state.

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Answer: The correct answer is "solid state".

Step-by-step explanation:

Kinetic energy is due to the motion of the particles.

The states of matter are: Solid, liquid and gas.

Solid: The particles of the solid are more tightly packed. Their particles can not move freely. They are tightly packed. They are rigid. Their particles have least kinetic energy.

Liquid: The particles are more loosely packed as compared to the solid. Liquid is a fluid. The particles of the liquid can move but their particles has less kinetic energy.

Gas: The particles are loosely packed. In this state, the particles can move more freely. Gas is a fluid. The particles of the gas has more kinetic energy as there is enough space between the particles.

Therefore, solid state of matter has the least kinetic energy.

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