Thermal Energy

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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 an object.

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Which form of energy causes water to boil?

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Thermal energy.

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What happens when you touch a cold metal sink?

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Heat energy flows from the student's finger to the metal sink.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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How does a microwave transfer heat?

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A microwave primarily transfers heat through radiation.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of boiling water.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.