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The average energy of motion in the particles of a substance is called Select one: a. Radiation b. Absorbed energy c. Thermal energy d. Temperature

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c. Thermal energy

Step-by-step explanation:

Thermal energy: The term "thermal energy" is also referred to as "heat energy" and is produced when there's an increase in temperature that causes the molecules and the atoms to move faster or with increased speed and collide with one another. Therefore, the energy that arises from the temperature related to the the "heated substance" is referred to as thermal energy.

In the question above, the given statement represents "thermal energy".

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