Thermal Energy Amplify Vocabulary

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Infer

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to reach a conclusion using evidence and reasoning

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

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Kinetic Energy

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energy that moves

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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Average

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a number that summarizes a set of data by adding all the numbers in a list and then dividing by the quantity of numbers.

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Change

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when something becomes different over time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Equilibrium

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a balanced state in which a system is stable, such as when two samples are at the same temperature.

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Thermal Energy

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the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Conduction

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the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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Convection

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the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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Radiation

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the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Temperature

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a measure of how hot or cold something is, related to the average kinetic energy of its particles.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4