Heat & Temperature

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What is the energy associated with motion called?

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Kinetic energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

Heat is a form of _______.

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Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What do we call the condition where two substances in physical contact exchange no heat energy?

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Thermal Equilibrium

Front

A hot object has a __________ temperature than a cold object.

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Higher

Front

What is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object called?

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Temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through direct contact called?

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Conduction

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) called?

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Convection

Front

What is the term for the energy stored in an object due to its position or state?

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Potential Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

What is the term for the total energy of all the particles in an object?

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Thermal Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

What is the scale used to measure temperature in most scientific contexts?

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Celsius scale