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The random movement of molecules caused by their kinetic energy is called

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Energy exists in two kinds: Potential and kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is described as the energy in motion. Therefore, any object that is moving is using kinetic energy, and the random movement of substances due to the presence of kinetic energy is called Brownian movement. It creates a collision among molecules that cause random fluctuations in the position and location of the particle.

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