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The type of energy which has the greatest impact on the state of matter is ..

A. sound
B. Gravitational
C. thermal

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Answer: Thermal

Step-by-step explanation:

When a substance absorbs energy the atoms and molecules move more rapidly and this increased kinetic energy pushes particles far enough, that they change form. This energy is usually heat or thermal energy.

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