TED-ED: The invisible motion of still objects - Ran Tivony

The video explores the dynamic nature of atomic structures, emphasizing that molecular motion is governed by principles rather than randomness. It details the three types of molecular motion: rotation, translation, and vibration, and explains how these contribute to a molecule's degrees of freedom. The video also discusses how energy absorption leads to increased molecular motion, affecting temperature and thermal energy, with examples like microwave heating and the greenhouse effect. Finally, it touches on zero-point energy, explaining that molecular motion never truly stops, even at absolute zero.

Explain how energy absorption affects molecular motion.

What is zero-point energy and how does it relate to molecular motion?