Kinetic Energy & Temperature

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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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How is temperature related to the motion of atoms?

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

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What is the principle of heat transfer?

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Heat transfer occurs from warmer objects to cooler objects.

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Define Thermal Equilibrium.

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Thermal Equilibrium is the state reached when two objects at different temperatures come into contact and energy moves from the warmer to the cooler object until both reach the same temperature.

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What happens to temperature when kinetic energy decreases?

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Temperature decreases when kinetic energy decreases.

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What is heat in terms of energy?

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Heat is the transfer of energy between systems or objects due to a temperature difference.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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The formula for Kinetic Energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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How does heat transfer affect temperature?

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Heat transfer can increase or decrease the temperature of an object depending on the direction of energy flow.

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What is the unit of measurement for temperature?

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The unit of measurement for temperature is degrees Celsius (°C), Kelvin (K), or Fahrenheit (°F).

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What is the relationship between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the energy transferred due to temperature differences, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles.

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