For each of the physical state characterizations, select from the response list the physical state or states to which the characterizations apply: potential energy dominates over kinetic energy.
A) liquid state only
B) solid state only
C) both liquid and solid states
D) both gaseous and liquid states

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In the solid state, particles are held tightly together and have very little kinetic energy. However, they possess a significant amount of potential energy due to their intermolecular forces. This allows potential energy to dominate over kinetic energy.

For Each of the Physical State Characterizations, Select from the Response