2007-03-17 03:20:39 · 7 answers · asked by tia 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
True. The faster the oscillations of a particle, the hotter it is. As it cools, the oscillations decrease. But even at absolute zero (-273.15 degrees C), particles do not completely stop.
2007-03-17 03:27:01 · answer #1 · answered by Enceladus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's true, theoretically, the only point where particles stop moving is at "absolute zero" and there they believe that nothing would actually exist. So until you get to absolute zero, all particles will have kinetic energy, even just the smallest amount.
I don't think they've ever gotten to absolute zero, I think they've gotten close.
2007-03-17 10:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by Kipper to the CUP! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is true because the only state where all motion would stop is at absolute zero, which is unattainable as long as energy exists in the universe.
2007-03-17 10:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by R.A.Biddog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True. All atoms have some kinetic energy from their motion. We perceive this energy as temperature.
Were an atom to have absolutely no kinetic energy (and therefore no motion), its temperature would be absolute zero. It has been shown that it is impossible to lower the temperature of anything to absolute zero. Therefore, it is impossible that anything should have no kinetic energy, and thus all atoms are in motion.
2007-03-17 10:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by The Tridentine Avenger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
False. My hubby can sit in his recliner watching TV for hours on ends without moving a muscle, staring blankly at the idiot box without even blinking!
2007-03-17 10:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by flipdout2 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think true i remember in 5th grade we were talking about matter and matter can move slow fast.
2007-03-17 10:26:59 · answer #6 · answered by ang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True.
2007-03-17 10:29:03 · answer #7 · answered by Suzy J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋