States of Matter, Thermal Energy, & Waves

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What happens to the kinetic energy of particles as a solid heats up?

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It increases.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

Back

Evaporation.

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What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What is amplitude in relation to waves?

Back

The height of a wave, which determines its energy.

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What happens to the pressure of a gas when its temperature increases?

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The pressure increases.

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What is the relationship between frequency and energy in waves?

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Higher frequency means more energy.

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What is melting?

Back

The process of a solid turning into a liquid.

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What is freezing?

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The process of a liquid turning into a solid.