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The popsicle you are eating starts melting. Which of the following is correct regarding the situation?

The popsicle loses thermal energy and the particles speed up.
The popsicle gains thermal energy and the particles speed up.
The popsicle loses thermal energy and the particles slow down.
The popsicle is at thermal equilibrium therefore the heat transfer is equal.

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The popsicle gains thermal energy and the particles speed up.
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