Thermal Energy

This is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in an object.

• heat

• thermal energy

• temperature

• calories

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object.

• temperature

• heat

• thermal energy

• calories

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Heat is often measured in units called _____.

• temperature

• degrees

• pounds

• calories

In this state of matter the molecules are spaced very far apart from each other and move freely through space.

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

In this state of matter the molecules are in constant contact with one another, but they can move around freely.

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In this state of matter the molecules vibrate in place, but they do not change positions relative to each other.

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In this state of matter molecules move the fastest.

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

In this state of matter molecules move the slowest.

• liquid

• solid

• plasma

• gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When molecules in an object move faster, they have more _______.

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

• mass

• volume

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The more kinetic energy ...

• the higher the temperature.

• the lower the temperature.

• the slower the object will move.

• the more likely the object will reach absolute zero.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5