Temperature and KE quiz study guide Flashcards
1
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Kinetic Energy
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an object in motion
2
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Potential Energy
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Stored energy in an object due to the object’s position
3
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Expansion
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The change in volume a material experiences due to temperature changes depends on the type of material and the amount of temperature change.
4
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Contraction
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As the temperature of a substance decreases, its molecules slow down and lose kinetic energy.
5
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Celsius
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- Used everywhere in the world except the USA
- Unit of measurement for temperature
6
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Kelvin
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Based on absolute zero, the lowest temperature something can have. Commonly used by Scientists because they wanted a temperature scale where zero reflects the complete absence of thermal energy
7
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Equations:
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C to K: K = °C + 273
K to C: °C = K - 273
C to F: °C x 2 + 30
F to C: °F - 30 / 2
8
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Fahrenheit
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- Used in America
- Unit of measurement for temperature
