Thermal Energy, Heat, Temperature and Gravity

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What is the process called when a solid changes to a liquid?

Back

Melting

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What is the definition of a solid?

Back

Matter that has its own shape and takes up space.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance as the average kinetic energy of its particles increases?

Back

The temperature increases.

Front

What remains constant in different gravitational fields?

Back

Mass.

Front

Describe the arrangement of atoms in a solid.

Back

Atoms are closely spaced and vibrate in a fixed position.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance.

Front

How does heat transfer occur?

Back

Through conduction, convection, and radiation.

Front

What is the difference between heat and temperature?

Back

Heat is the energy transferred between substances, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles.

Front

What is the process called when a liquid changes to a gas?

Back

Vaporization.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

Back

As temperature increases, the average kinetic energy of particles increases.