Which of the following statements about energy is false?
A)Energy can be converted from one type to another.
B)The total energy of a system remains constant.
C)Thermal energy is the energy associated with its position or composition.
D)Kinetic energy is the capacity to do work.
E)Systems tend to change in order to lower their potential energy.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Thermal energy is actually the energy associated with the movement of atoms and molecules, not their position or composition.

Which of the Following Statements About Energy Is False