Force, motion, and energy

7.8(C)

Temperature and Moving Particles

Explain the relationship between temperature and the kinetic energy of the particles within a substance.

Part of The student understands the behavior of thermal energy as it flows into and out of systems

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Intro

Temperature and Moving Particles

Everything around you is made of tiny particles that are always moving. In this lesson, you will learn how the temperature of a substance connects to how fast those particles are moving inside it.