Temperature Flashcards

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The definition of Temperature?

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A measurement of the degree of movement or agitation in an object or substance

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The colder an object/substance is,

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The lower the movement of particles, hence a lower temperature

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The hotter an object/substance is,

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The higher the movement of the particles, hence a higher temperature

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Hot objects/substances move,

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Quickly, with a lot of intensity

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Cold objects/substances move,

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Slowly with a little intensity

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When you add heat you,

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Add energy to the object or substance, which lets it move around more

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