Thermal Energy Amplify Ch.1

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What is the BEST definition of 'temperature'?

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A measure of the average speed of the molecules of a substance.

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When an object gets colder, its molecules move...

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slower.

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What is absolute zero?

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When molecules have zero molecular movement.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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False.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What happens to the kinetic energy of molecules as temperature increases?

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The kinetic energy increases.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

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What is the relationship between temperature and molecular movement?

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Higher temperature means faster molecular movement.