Fall Semester Test Study Guide

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What is the method to determine the temperature of a substance?

Back

Average the speed of its molecules.

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What organelle is responsible for making proteins in a cell?

Back

Ribosome.

Front

What is an example of energy transfer?

Back

A foot kicking a soccer ball.

Front

What type of energy is associated with motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

Is the energy transformation in a hand warmer thermal to chemical potential?

Back

False.

Front

What is the definition of kinetic energy?

Back

Energy due to motion.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To make proteins.

Front

What is energy transfer?

Back

The movement of energy from one place or object to another.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position.

Front

What is an example of potential energy?

Back

A rock at the top of a hill.