Question

Which type of energy is associated with random motion of atoms and molecules in a sample of air?

1.chemical energy
2. electrical energy
3.nuclear energy
4. thermal energy

Answer 1

I think the best answer from the choices listed above is option 4. It is thermal energy that is associated with random motion of atoms and molecules in a sample of air. This is because the average kinetic energy of the molecules are related to temperature which is a driving force for heat transfer to happen. So, it should be thermal energy.