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6th Grade
11/18/2012

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what is heat?
Definition
the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
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what is kinetic energy?
Definition
energy caused by movement
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are the particles in a solid still moving?
Definition
even in a solid the particles in a solid are moving but we can not feel them
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how does heat travel?
Definition
heat always travels from warmer object/region to a cooler one
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conduct
Definition
when heat transfers from a warmer object/regian to a cooler one
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conductor
Definition
object that transfers heat easily (ex. metal)
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what are some non conductors?
Definition
plastic,wood,glass
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what is sunlight?
Definition
electromagnetic energy
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where are the particles in a solid?
Definition
particles are packed closely together
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where are the particles in a liquid?
Definition
loose bonds between particles losly
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where are the particles in a gas?
Definition
no bounds and particles are free to move around depending on the size of the container
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