P6-Energy for Launch Flashcard

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by air particles on a surface.

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What state of matter has tightly packed particles that vibrate in place?

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Solid is the state of matter where particles are tightly packed and vibrate in place.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between particles.

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What does temperature measure?

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Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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Which of the following is NOT a state of matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma?

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Plasma is NOT a state of matter mentioned in the vocabulary list.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in a substance, related to temperature.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.