Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The process of heat moving from one object to another due to a temperature difference.

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What are conductors?

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Materials that allow thermal energy to flow through them easily, such as metals.

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What are insulators?

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Materials that do not allow thermal energy to flow through them easily, such as rubber or wood.

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Why are solids and liquids better conductors than gases?

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The particles in solids and liquids are close together, allowing them to bump into each other easily and transfer energy.

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What is an example of a good conductor?

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Metal.

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object.

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Can heat transfer occur in multiple directions?

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Yes, but it primarily occurs from warm objects to colder ones.

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What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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A conductor allows thermal energy to flow through it easily, while an insulator does not.

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What happens to thermal energy when two objects at different temperatures come into contact?

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Thermal energy flows from the warmer object to the cooler object.

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What is convection?

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A method of heat transfer in fluids (liquids and gases) where warmer areas of a liquid or gas rise and cooler areas sink.