Kinetic energy, Thermal Energy and Particle Motion

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What happens to the density of a material when thermal energy is added?

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The density of the material will decrease.

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What happens to the space between particles when thermal energy is added to a material?

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The space between the particles will increase.

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What is the process called when heat is transferred from one particle of matter to another without the movement of matter itself?

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Conduction.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of the particles in a material.

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What happens to the temperature of a material when thermal energy is added?

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The temperature of the material will rise.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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How does particle motion relate to temperature?

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As temperature increases, particle motion increases.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and particle motion?

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Thermal energy is related to the motion of particles; more thermal energy means faster particle motion.

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