The thermal energy of an object is associated with:

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Thermal energy is the energy associated with the random motions of molecules in an object. Kinetic energy (choice A) is a component of thermal energy, but not the only one. Potential energy (choice B) and inertia (choice C) are not directly related to thermal energy. Collective motions of molecules (choice E) may contribute to the overall thermal energy, but the main contributor is the random motions of molecules (choice D).

The Thermal Energy of an Object Is Associated With