Kinetic Theory of MatterThe One & Only:Rishi Murugesan

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What is the Kinetic Theory of Matter?

It is a theory that states that all things are ”made up of very small particles that are in constant motion”

from http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Kinetic+theory+of+matter

What is the Kinetic Theory of Matter? Cont’d

The higher the temperature, the faster the particles move

Moving Faster

What are the “Small Particles?”

Everything is made up of atoms When the atoms move faster, the temperature

of the substance increases

What are the “Small Particles?” cont’d

The small particles are atomsAtoms are the basic building blocks of life

LIFE

What is Thermal Energy?

Thermal Energy is “the kind of energy that is related to and/or caused by heat. “from http://discover.edventures.com/functions/termlib.php?action=&single=&word=thermal+energy

HEAT!

What is Thermal Energy? Cont’d

“Thermal Energy is what makes the world go round”-Mr. McCarthy

How does Thermal Energy tie in with The Kinetic Theory of Matter?

“The total kinetic energy of all the particles is Thermal Energy” from http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/matter_kinetic_theory.htm

Tie. Get it?

What is Kinetic Energy?

It is the energy of a motion. This means that whenever an object moves, it is using Kinetic Energy.

This car has a lot of kinetic

energy.

What does that mean?

It means that thermal energy is a measure of kinetic energy. This helps scientists figure out how much kinetic energy there is using thermal energy.

What does that mean to me?

Your body is always using kinetic energy. Thermal Energy is the reason you live and exist.

What does that mean to me? Cont’d

You use both of the topics everyday of your life. Both of the topics are relevant.

Sources

http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Kinetic+theory+of+matter

http://discover.edventures.com/functions/termlib.php?action=&single=&word=thermal+energy

http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/matter_kinetic_theory.htm