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The particles in copper are close together because it is a type of solid. Solids have a definite shape and mass. Copper is a type of metal, which is a great conductor. Any item with hardness is a solid, for copper is a solid
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoCopper is an elemental metal, so particles of copper are copper atoms. All atoms vibrate, all the time. When something bumps or touches the piece of copper, it only touches the atoms on the surface. They move slightly, and bump the next layer of atoms down, and those atoms bump into other atoms, in a wave.
Depending how the force is applied, this might lead to the piece of copper moving, or not.
In any case, the wave will keep moving until it bounces off the other side of the object, and then it will keep bouncing around inside the object. In the end, it gets scrambled up and causes all the atoms to have random motion.
Anything that causes one particle in an object to move, will cause all the particles in the object to vibrate, according to the second law of thermodynamics.
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∙ 15y agoElectrostatic forces and the shape of the crystal lattice.
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∙ 15y agoElectric current is passed through a conductor such as copper by the movement of the free electrons
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∙ 11y agoParticles vibrate because of heat being present
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What can particles in a solid do?
they can vibrate
In this state the particles vibrate on the spot?
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How can the motions of particles in a solid be described?
The particles in a solid are closely locked in position and can only vibrate.
Are particles in a solid closely packed and motionless?
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Does the particle in a gas vibrate in their fixed position?
Yes they can vibrate because they can't move freely.yes, particles in a solid vibrate in place so fast they look like they aren't moving.
Particles vibrate faster when they are cooled?
Particles vibrate faster when they are heated.
What changes of states particles vibrate in place?
When a body freezes, its particles vibrate in place.
Do particles vibrate slower when heated?
No, they vibrate faster.
Can you fill in the blank to total energy of a materials particles causes particles to vibrate in place?
All states of matter have vibrating particles, but solids' particles vibrate only.
What can particles in a solid do?
they can vibrate
Are particles far apart in a solid?
no but the particles in a solid vibrate
Do particles in a solid vibrate around a fixed point?
No, the vibrations depend on how much energy the particles have. If a solid is heated from the left side, the particles on the left will vibrate more than the particles on the right. Solid particles vibrate as each individual particle, not as a group or around a fixed point.
Do gas particles vibrate while they move?
Not to my knowledge, they only vibrate if they are heated
What is it called when particles are in a fixed position but can. Vibrate?
what is a fixed position and vibrate on the spot
How does conduction heat solids?
Heat energy from the source causes the particles to oscillate (vibrate) this chains and causes neighbouring particles to vibrate.
Why particles vibrates?
Particles vibrate because of heat being present
What can particles of a liquid do that the particles of a solid can't do?
The particles of a solid can only vibrate about their fixed positions while the particles of a liquid can vibrate, rotate and translate (move from 1 place to another) within the liquid.
