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Particles vibrate because they possess thermal energy, which causes them to constantly move and collide with each other. This movement results in vibrations as the particles interact with each other and their surroundings.

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Which direction do particles vibrate in transfer waves?

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All states of matter have vibrating particles, but solids' particles vibrate only.


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Do particles in a solid vibrate around a fixed point?

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Why does adding heat cause particles to vibrate faster?

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