Vocabulary - Thermal Energy Unit (Amplify)

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of atoms joined together in a particular way.

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What does change mean in a scientific context?

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Change refers to when something becomes different over time.

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What is a system?

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A system is a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer is to reach a conclusion using evidence and reasoning.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all the molecules that make up a sample.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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What is equilibrium?

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Equilibrium is a state where opposing forces or influences are balanced.

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What is transfer in the context of energy?

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Transfer refers to the movement of energy from one place or object to another.

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What is a collision?

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A collision is an event where two or more bodies exert forces on each other for a relatively short time.

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What is average in scientific measurements?

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Average is a central value of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of the values by the number of values.