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Homework Statement
when heating i learned that only the kinetic energy component of internal energy increases. However, I also learned that potential energy is related to distance between the particles. So when i heat some solid and it expands does it mean the potential energy has changed as well? I don't think that is the reason for the expansion.
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The Attempt at a Solution
i understand that it moves faster but i don't think the amplitude of vibration should increase as i don't think the potential energy increases.
Thanks for the help!