What is thermal energy?
Thermal Energy Flashcard

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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 an object.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three methods of thermal energy transfer?
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The three methods of thermal energy transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.
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Define conduction in the context of thermal energy transfer.
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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.
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What is convection?
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Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does radiation differ from conduction and convection?
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Radiation transfers thermal energy through electromagnetic waves and does not require a medium, while conduction and convection require matter.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of radiation in everyday life.
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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to particles during conduction?
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During conduction, particles collide with each other, transferring energy from the hotter region to the cooler region.
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