Thermal Energy Amplify Ch.1

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What is a molecule?

Back

Tiny particles that make up all matter.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

Back

False.

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How do we show the speed of a molecule in a drawing?

Back

We draw the tail shorter or longer.

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What is the correct temperature order for Sample C and Sample D?

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Sample C: colder; Sample D: hotter.

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When an object gets colder, how do its molecules move?

Back

Slower.

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What is thermal energy?

Back

The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What happens to molecules when they are heated?

Back

They move faster.

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What is the relationship between temperature and molecular movement?

Back

Higher temperature means faster molecular movement.

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What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids.