Thermal Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, which is related to its temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to thermal energy when two objects are at the same temperature?

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The net transfer of heat is zero when both objects have the same temperature.

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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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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and 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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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is when a metal spoon gets hot after being placed in a hot soup.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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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.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What is the primary way heat travels through liquids and gases?

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Convection is the primary way heat travels through liquids and gases.

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What must occur for conduction to take place?

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Both objects must be in physical contact with each other for conduction to occur.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4