Thermal Energy Test

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What is the energy in motion?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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Identify the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

Back

Solid is a state of matter where particles are packed tightly together.

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Identify the state of matter that has no definite shape but has a definite volume.

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Liquid is a state of matter that takes the shape of its container but maintains a constant volume.

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Identify the state of matter that has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.

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Gas is a state of matter where particles are far apart and move freely.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold an object is, often measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the motion energy of particles called?

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The motion energy of particles is called kinetic energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What happens to the particles in a solid when heated?

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When heated, the particles in a solid vibrate more and may eventually change to a liquid state.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy, while temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3