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What do we call the average motion of moving atoms and molecules in the atmosphere?

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Kinetic and potential energies are found in all objects. If an object is moving, it is said to have kinetic energy (KE). Potential energy (PE) is energy that is "stored" because of the position and/or arrangement of the object.
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