Which of the following statements is not one of the three basic assumptions of the kinetic theory? w) Matter is composed of very tiny particles. x) The particles of matter are in constant motion. y) The particles of matter lose energy in collisions.

Which of the following statements is not one of the three basic assumptions of the kinetic theory? w) Matter is composed of very tiny particles. x) The particles of matter are in constant motion. y) The particles of matter lose energy in collisions. 
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ANSWER: Y -- THE PARTICLES OF MATTER LOSE ENERGY IN COLLOSIONS 
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