Question

when thermal energy is added to an object what happens to the motion of the particles

Answer 1

Answer:

The movement of thermal energy from a substance at a higher temperature to one at a lower temperature is called heat. When a substance is heated, it gains thermal energy. Therefore, its particles move faster and its temperature rises.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The movement of thermal energy from a substance at a higher temperature to one at a lower temperature is called heat. When a substance is heated, it gains thermal energy. Therefore, its particles move faster and its temperature rises.
(By the way I did look this up, sorry.)