Thermal Energy

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What happens to the thermal energy and molecular motion of a hot object when it is placed in a cooler environment?

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The thermal energy decreases and the molecules move more slowly.

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What type of heat transfer is demonstrated by heat lamps keeping baby chickens warm?

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Radiation

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What is the main way heat is transferred when using a microwave?

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Radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Which form of energy causes water to boil?

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Thermal energy

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What type of heat transfer occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection

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Define thermal energy.

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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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.

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How does thermal energy affect molecular motion?

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As thermal energy increases, molecular motion increases; as thermal energy decreases, molecular motion decreases.

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