In a copper wire, a temperature increase is the result of which of the following?
A)an increase in the size of the copper particles
B)a decrease in the mass of the copper particles
C)an increase in the motion of the copper particles
D)a decrease in the distance between the copper particles

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An increase in temperature causes the particles in a substance, including copper, to move more vigorously. This increased motion at the atomic or molecular level is a direct result of the added thermal energy.

In a Copper Wire, a Temperature Increase Is the Result