Amplify Thermal Energy Ch. 1

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the molecules' average speed of an object.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is absolute zero?

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Absolute zero is when the molecules have zero movement.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of atoms joined together in a particular way.

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What do long lines represent in a model of molecules?

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Long lines represent a fast moving molecule.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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How does temperature relate to thermal energy?

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Temperature is an indicator of the average kinetic energy of the molecules, which contributes to the thermal energy.

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What happens to molecules at higher temperatures?

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At higher temperatures, molecules move faster and have more kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and temperature?

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As the temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the molecules also increases.

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What is the significance of absolute zero in thermodynamics?

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Absolute zero is the theoretical point where all molecular motion stops.