Thermal Energy

What is the kinetic theory of matter?

• Everything is made up of matter

• Matter is made of solids, liquids & gases

• The particles that makes up all of matter are constantly in motion

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The state of matter the object is in will determine the speed and direction of the particles.

• True

• False

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Particles in a gas:

• Vibrate back and forth

• Move around more freely, sliding past one another

• Move far apart and at high speeds

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The particles in liquids:

• Move far apart and at high speeds

• Move around more freely, sliding past one another

• Vibrate back and forth

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The particles in solids:

• Vibrate back and forth

• Move far apart and at high speeds

• Move around more freely, sliding past one another

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What is the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object called?

• Thermal energy

• Heat

• Temperature

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The ______ kinetic energy the particles of an object have, the _____ the temperature.

• Less, Lower

• More, higher

• More, lower

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What are the three common Temperature scales?

• Celsius, Fahrenheit & Kelvin

• Celsius, Degrees, Fahrenheit

• Degrees, Thermal, Celsius

Which temperature scale is used in science? (Check all that apply)

• Celsius

• Fahrenheit

• Kelvin

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Temperature is measured by using a _______.

• Scale

• Ruler

• Thermometer