Temperature and Kinetic Energy

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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.

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What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when temperature increases?

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The kinetic energy of particles increases, causing them to move faster.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in an object.

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What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

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As temperature increases, thermal energy also increases.

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What are degrees in the context of temperature?

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Degrees are the units used to measure temperature on scales like Celsius and Fahrenheit.

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What happens to the air inside a basketball when it is cold?

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The air inside the basketball contracts, reducing pressure and making it seem 'flat'.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, which increases as the speed of an object increases.

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What is potential energy?

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

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What is the Celsius scale?

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The Celsius scale is a temperature scale where 0 degrees is the freezing point of water and 100 degrees is the boiling point.

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What is the Fahrenheit scale?

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The Fahrenheit scale is a temperature scale where 32 degrees is the freezing point of water and 212 degrees is the boiling point.