Q.

When solid melts into liquid, the kinetic energy of the particle of the solid _______.

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a

first increases and decreases.

b

remains same

c

Decreases

d

 Increases

answer is B.

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Solids become liquids when they reach their melting point. The kinetic energy of the solids' particles increases during melting as a result of the rising temperature. As a result, the intermolecular forces of attraction in solids are decreased, and as a result, solids become liquids.

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When solid melts into liquid, the kinetic energy of the particle of the solid _______.