11A Forms of Energy

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object to another due to a temperature difference.

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When does thermal energy transfer end?

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When both objects reach the same temperature.

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What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance?

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Temperature.

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What is heat?

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The movement of thermal energy from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature.

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Which form of energy is converted into mechanical energy in a wind turbine?

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Kinetic energy.

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What does 'q' represent in thermodynamics?

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A change in heat energy.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is the first law of thermodynamics?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.