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thermal energy is the sum of all kinetic and potential energies of the atoms/moleculed in a system true or false?

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Answer: True

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Thermal energy refers to the total kinetic energy and potential energy of the atoms or molecules within a system. It is the sum of the energy associated with their motion (kinetic energy) and their stored energy due to their position or interactions (potential energy).

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