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📚 Glossary Term

Thermal Energy

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Definition The energy connected to the motion of particles in matter and the temperature of a substance.

🧒 In Simple Words

Thermal energy is the energy that makes particles move and helps explain temperature.

📌 Example

Hot soup has more thermal energy than cold soup.

âœī¸ Use It in a Sentence

"The metal spoon gained thermal energy when it sat in the hot water."

🔗 Related Terms

Energy TransferParticleMatter