Waves, Heat Transfer and Kinetic Molecular Theory Test Review

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What happens to particles when the temperature of matter decreases?

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The particles slow down and move closer together.

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What does heat involve?

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The transfer of energy between objects.

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What property of a wave is represented by the letter 'B'?

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Amplitude.

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Which color of light has the most energy?

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Violet.

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What is the phase change from a solid to a liquid called?

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Melting.

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Define wavelength in the context of waves.

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Wavelength is the distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave.

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What is kinetic molecular theory?

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A theory that explains the behavior of gases in terms of particles in constant motion.

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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 by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.