A miniaturized exploratory capsule, Atom-1, enters two sealed observation pods containing identical amounts of pure neon gas: Pod Zephyr maintained at 190 K and Pod Nova maintained at 380 K. As the capsule transitions between the two environments, its microscopic sensors measure the mechanical behavior of individual gas atoms. Which fundamental change in particle behavior does Atom-1 detect upon entering Pod Nova?

A) The neon particles possess a higher average kinetic energy and move at significantly greater speeds.

B) The individual neon particles physically swell and increase in volume while maintaining their original velocity.

C) The total number of neon particles spontaneously doubles to generate the elevated thermal reading.

D) The neon particles slow down and pack tightly together because thermal energy pulls them into a rigid lattice.

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