An object's thermal energy decreases as its temperature drops, as demonstrated by the relationship between particle movement and temperature. When an object radiates more energy than it absorbs, its temperature decreases, leading to a reduction in the vibrational motion of its particles. This principle is fundamental to understanding thermal energy dynamics, particularly in systems approaching absolute zero, where particle motion ceases entirely. The discussion highlights the connection between temperature changes and thermal energy loss, which is also a key concept in superconductivity.
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