Which statement describes thermal energy?
A. the energy that is associated with electric fields
B. the energy that is stored in chemical bonds
C. the energy that is associated with the pull of gravity
D. the energy that is associated with temperature
Answer (1)
Thermal energy is the energy associated with temperature, originating from particle movement within a substance. Higher temperatures indicate greater thermal energy levels. Thus, the correct statement is that thermal energy is the energy that is associated with temperature. ;
