Thermal Energy and Stability Concepts

Front

What is the term for when something becomes different over time?

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Change

Front

What is a balanced state in which a system is stable, such as when two or more samples are at the same temperature?

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Equilibrium

Front

What is the total kinetic energy of all the molecules that make up a sample?

Back

Thermal Energy

Front

What is a measure of how hot or cold something is?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is the term for when something stays mostly the same over time?

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Stability

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through direct contact?

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Conduction

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid?

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Convection

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation

Front

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

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Potential Energy

Front

What is the term for the energy of motion?

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Kinetic Energy