Changes in Energy Vocab

Front

What is the force exerted on matter that affects melting and boiling points?

Back

Pressure

Front

What happens to matter when the particles move faster (more kinetic energy)?

Back

The matter becomes warmer.

Front

What does it mean to move rhythmically and steadily?

Back

To vibrate.

Front

What is the average kinetic energy of all the particles in a material called?

Back

Temperature

Front

What does it mean to strike or hit something with any amount of force?

Back

To collide.

Front

What is the term for the energy of motion?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

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

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

Back

Melting

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

Back

Vaporization

Front

What is the term for the change of state from gas to liquid?

Back

Condensation