Thermal Energy Mid Point

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What happens to the temperature of an object when it gains thermal energy?

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When an object gains thermal energy, its temperature increases as the kinetic energy of its particles increases.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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What occurs during heat transfer between two objects?

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Heat transfer occurs when thermal energy moves from a hotter object to a cooler object until they reach the same temperature.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer 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) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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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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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state in which two objects in contact with each other reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

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How does temperature affect molecular motion?

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As temperature increases, the motion of molecules increases, leading to higher kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between temperature and energy?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.