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Unit 6- Thermal Energy
Thermal Energy
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Science
8th Grade
01/19/2016

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Particles that make up matter are always __________.
Definition
moving
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When you heat up an object, the particles inside move ________.
Definition
faster
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___________ is an example of a conductor.
Definition
metal
Term
Which temperature scale is used most commonly throughout the world?
Definition
Celcius
Term
The total kinetic and potential energy of the particles that make up a substance is called __________?
Definition
thermal energy
Term
Plastic, wood, and gasses are all good ___________?
Definition
insulators
Term
What is the SI unit for temperature?
Definition
kelvin
Term
The flow of thermal energy from one object to another.
Definition
heat
Term
The only heat transfer that can happen in a vacuum
Definition
radiation
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The most common fuel used today to heat our homes?
Definition
natural gas
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What type of system has energy added from outside of the system?
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