Kinetic Energy & Temperature

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What is Thermal Equilibrium?

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Thermal Equilibrium is when energy moves from warmer to cooler until both reach the same temperature.

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What is heat?

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Heat is a transfer of energy.

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What is matter made of?

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All matter is made of particles that are constantly moving.

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What happens when you touch something cold?

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Heat from your hand moves into the cold substance.

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What occurs when particles gain thermal energy?

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Particles move further apart.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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How does temperature relate to kinetic energy?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is the effect of temperature on particle movement?

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As temperature increases, particles move faster.

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What is conduction?

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

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What is convection?

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