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Thermal E & Temp
6th Physical Science
Question | Answer |
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The theory that states that all of the particles that make up matter are constantly in motion. | Kinetic Theory of Matter |
Energy that is in motion. | kinetic energy |
The 3 states of matter that exist on Earth. | solids, liquids, and gases |
The measure of the average kinetic energy of all the particles in an object or substance. | temperature (the higher the average kinetic energy, the higher the temp & vice versa) |
The total amount of this type of energy that is present in the particles of substances. | thermal energy |
How many particles or atoms that makes up an object or substance has. Sometimes your teacher will say "How much stuff an object has!" | mass |
The temperature at which the motion of particles stops. | absolute zero |
In the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales, temperature is measured in units called __________? | degrees |
The instrument used to measure temperature. | thermometer |
The temperature scale used mostly around the world, and by scientists. | Celsius Scale |
The temperature scale most common in the United States. | Fahrenheit Scale |
The temperature scale used specially for scientists called physicists. | Kelvin Scale |