MELTS

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is friction?

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Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another object.

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How does rubbing hands together produce warmth?

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Rubbing hands together produces warmth because it creates friction, which generates thermal energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

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What happens to heat when you hold an ice cube in your hand?

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Heat from your hand transfers to the ice cube, causing the ice to melt.

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What type of energy does a hair dryer use?

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A hair dryer uses thermal energy to blow hot air.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced when an object vibrates, creating sound waves.

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What type of energy is used when riding a bicycle?

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Mechanical energy is used when riding a bicycle.

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What is an example of thermal energy in everyday life?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat produced by a stove when cooking food.

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What is the relationship between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the energy transferred between objects due to a temperature difference, while temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.