Question

question:
when the molecules of a body move less rapidly, heat energy in the body is ____.

answer options:
select one of four
increased\tabsorbed
reduced\tdispersed

Explanation:

Heat energy is related to the kinetic energy of molecules. Slower molecular motion means less kinetic energy, so heat energy is reduced. "Increased" is opposite, "absorbed" implies gaining heat (which would increase motion), and "dispersed" refers to spreading, not directly related to speed of motion.

Answer:

reduced