Thermal Energy

Front

The energy of moving particles is called _____?

Back

heat or thermal energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

When particles are heated they begin to ____.

Back

move faster

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

A large amount of matter needs ______ thermal energy to warm up than a small amount of matter.

Back

more

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

The Greek prefix thermo- means

Back

heat

Front

Does mechanical energy create thermal energy?

Back

Yes

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What tool is used to measure temperature?

Back

a thermometer

Front

Why would the temperature of boiling water be higher than the temperature of ice water?

Back

Because the particles in the boiling water are moving faster.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

Different substance's particles speed up at different rates.

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

Do metal objects heat up more slowly than plastic or wooden objects?

Back

False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

When thermal energy is applied to an ice cube, it _____.

Back

melts

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4