Question

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all of the following are correct, except:
when thermal energy transfers into a substance, the particles of that substance move around more.
the law of conservation of energy states that energy can be created but not destroyed.
thermal energy can transfer via radiation, convection, or conduction.
thermal energy transfers from warmer substances to cooler substances.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: When thermal energy transfers into a substance, the particles gain energy and move around more. This is correct.
• Option 2: The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed or transferred. So the statement "energy can be created but not destroyed" is incorrect.
• Option 3: Thermal energy transfer occurs via radiation (electromagnetic waves), convection (movement of fluid), or conduction (direct contact). This is correct.
• Option 4: Thermal energy naturally transfers from warmer to cooler substances (heat transfer). This is correct.

Answer:

The law of conservation of energy states that energy can be created but not destroyed.