Heat Energy
Review – Particle Theory
All matter is made of tiny particles that are in constant motion. Based on our discussion we know that the more motion there is, the higher the temperature will be. The lower the temperature is, the less motion there would be.
Temperature and Thermal Energy
Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
Because particles are so tiny, they are impossible to see. Their size also makes it impossible to track movement and energy of any individual particle. In any one substance the movement will vary from particle to particle. For this reason, scientists use temperature and thermal energy when looking at experimental data and discussing results.
All matter is made of tiny particles that are in constant motion. Based on our discussion we know that the more motion there is, the higher the temperature will be. The lower the temperature is, the less motion there would be.
Temperature and Thermal Energy
Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
Because particles are so tiny, they are impossible to see. Their size also makes it impossible to track movement and energy of any individual particle. In any one substance the movement will vary from particle to particle. For this reason, scientists use temperature and thermal energy when looking at experimental data and discussing results.