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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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How does thermal energy affect ice?

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Thermal energy can cause ice to melt by increasing the kinetic energy of the water molecules, allowing them to break free from the solid structure.

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What forms of energy does the Sun produce?

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The Sun produces light energy and thermal energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is an example of mechanical energy in action?

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An example of mechanical energy in action is using scissors to cut paper.

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Which of the following is NOT a form of thermal energy: a bicycle moving, a hot cup of coffee, or steam?

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A bicycle moving is NOT a form of thermal energy; it is an example of mechanical energy.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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How can light energy be converted into other forms of energy?

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Light energy can be converted into thermal energy through absorption, such as when sunlight heats a surface.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, while thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles.

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What is an example of a situation where thermal energy is transferred?

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An example is when a hot cup of coffee cools down in a cooler room, transferring thermal energy to the surrounding air.

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