6.2 Open Sci Ed Thermal Energy Review

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that a particle possesses due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What happens to energy when a system cools down?

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When a system cools down, energy is transferring out of it.

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How do you calculate the average of a set of numbers?

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To calculate the average, add all the numbers together and then divide by the total count of the numbers.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which molecules turn from a liquid into a gas.

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What is a dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which changes in response to the independent variable.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to its temperature.

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What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

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As the temperature of an object increases, its thermal energy also increases because the particles move faster.

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What is conduction?

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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.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light or heat, without the need for a medium.

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