Thermal Energy Amplify Ch.1

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What is absolute zero?

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Absolute zero is when molecules have zero molecular movement.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a tiny particle that makes up all matter.

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Which diagram shows the correct energy levels for hot and cold water?

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Diagram B shows the correct energy levels for hot and cold water.

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What happens to molecules when an object gets hotter?

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When an object's molecules get hotter, they move faster.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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How does heat transfer occur?

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Heat transfer occurs through conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.