Curriculum
Science — Second Preparatory
Unit 1: Matter and Energy
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Unit 2: Matter and Chemical Reactions
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Unit 3: Energy Flow in Photosynthesis and Respiration
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Unit 4: Geological Processes
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Text lesson
Internal Energy and Temperature
Internal Energy and Temperature
The difference between internal energy and temperature
The difference between internal energy and temperature
| Comparison | Internal energy | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Total kinetic and potential energy of all the particles | A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles |
| Depends on the mass? |
|
No |
| Unit | Joule (J) | Degree Celsius (°C) or kelvin (K) |
Example→a large pot with 5 kg of water at 50 °C has more internal energy than a cup with 0.2 kg of water at 80 °C, because the pot contains far more particles, even though the water in the cup has the higher temperature.
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