The particles of a substance can have kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE). Which equation best summarizes the internal energy (U) of the substance?

The equation that best summarizes the internal energy (U) of a substance that has both kinetic and potential energy is U = ∑(KEₙ) + ∑(PEₙ).

Therefore, equation that best summarizes the internal energy (U) of a substance that has both kinetic and potential energy is U = ∑(KEₙ) + ∑(PEₙ).

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The internal energy of a substance is equal to the total amount of potential energy and kinetic energy of ALL the particles in the substance.

For example, when the temperature increases (more temperature means more energy), the kinetic energy of the particles in the substance increases.

And when we reach a point near a change of phase (like near fusion point) there is energy used to break the bonds between the particles, then we have an increase in potential energy.

Then we could write the internal energy as:

U = ∑(KEₙ) + ∑(PEₙ)

Where ∑(KEₙ) and ∑(PEₙ) are the sums of the kinetic energy and potential energy of all the particles in the substance.

hi,

what occurs during a solar eclipse?

there are small tides across earth.

the moon is between earth and the sun.

p.s. im not sure if the first answer is correct because during a solar ecliphse there are spring tides and i dont know if they are the same.