Thermal Energy Ch. 3 Review (Amplify)

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What is the definition of 'kinetic energy'?

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The energy that an object has because it is moving.

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What is the definition of 'equilibrium'?

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A balanced state in which a system is stable, such as when two samples are at the same temperature.

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What is the definition of 'collision'?

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The moment when two objects hit each other.

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What is the definition of 'change'?

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When something becomes different over time.

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When two samples come in contact, energy will flow from which one to which one?

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From the warmer one to the cooler one.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.

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What is temperature?

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A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy 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, such as light.