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    • Diagram showing the tiny particles in solids, liquids and gases
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 3 November 2009 Size: 46 KB Referencing Hub media

    Tiny particles in solids, liquids and gases are always in motion. It is the motion of particles that creates a form of energy called thermal (heat) energy that is present in all matter.

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