Amplify Thermal Energy Critical Juncture Mock Asssessment

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What happens to the energy of molecules in an object when its temperature decreases?

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The energy of the molecules decreases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What occurs when two objects at different temperatures come into contact?

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The hotter object transfers kinetic energy to the cooler object until they reach the same temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state reached when two objects in contact have the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

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What happens to the molecules in a cooler object when it comes into contact with a hotter object?

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The molecules in the cooler object gain energy and increase in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

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As the temperature of an object increases, the average kinetic energy of its molecules also increases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is heat transfer?

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Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object to another due to a temperature difference.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is conduction?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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