Temperature, Thermal Energy and Heat

Front

The total kinetic and potential energy of all the molecules in an object is called _______________.

Back

thermal energy

Front

The measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles of a substance is called ___________.

Back

temperature

Front

Heat is thermal energy transferred from one object to another because of a difference in ___________________.

Back

temperature

Front

When temperature decreases, the molecules of a substance move slower and ___________ kinetic energy. This causes the object to __________________.

Back

lose, contract

Front

Which statement about thermometers is false? When the red liquid heats up, it expands; When the red liquid cools, it contracts; When the red liquid expands, it gets higher; When the red liquid expands, it gets lower

Back

When the red liquid expands, it gets lower

Front

According to the chart, at what temperature does water freeze in Fahrenheit?

Back

32

Front

What temperature scale is used by the rest of the world?

Back

Celsius

Front

What is the temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

64

Front

What is the temperature in degrees Celsius?

Back

-26

Front

0 Kelvin is the lowest possible temperature. This is called _______________.

Back

Absolute Zero