Thermal Energy, Temperature and Heat

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This symbol represents _________________ degrees.

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Celsius

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__________________ is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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Temperature

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The picture represents the _____________________ scale.

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Fahrenheit

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The measure of the kinetic energy of the particles in an object is called

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Temperature

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Which picture represents water in a SOLID state?

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Ice (solid water) is represented by a picture of ice cubes or snow.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles.

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What is absolute zero?

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Absolute zero is the theoretical temperature at which all particle motion stops, equivalent to -273.15°C or 0 K.

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What is the Kelvin scale used for?

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The Kelvin scale is used in scientific measurements and is based on absolute zero.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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The temperature of the substance increases as it absorbs heat.