Energy and Temperature

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What happens to particles as soup is warmed on a stove?

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They move faster on average.

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As the kinetic energy of the molecules in a substance increases, the temperature of the substance __________.

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increases.

Front

The transfer of energy caused by the collision of molecules is called ___________.

Back

conduction.

Front

Heat flow occurs between two objects when they possess different...

Back

temperatures.

Front

If the atoms of an object are moving slowly, the object would feel...

Back

Colder.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What is temperature a measure of?

Back

The average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact of particles.

Front

What is convection?

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

Front

What is radiation?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.