Thermal Energy Vocabulary

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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, which is related to its temperature.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is a sample in scientific terms?

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A sample is a small part that is meant to show what the whole is like.

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What does it mean when we say something has mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

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What is the process of change in science?

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The process of change refers to the transformation of a substance or object over time.

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What is the difference between physical change and chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.