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Thermal Energy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Thermal energy refers to the internal energy of an object due to the motion and vibration of its particles.

AP course connection

Topic 4.2: 4.2 Work and Mechanical Energy

Unit 4
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