Heat Energy Flashcard

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What happens when you put your hand near a warm cup?

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Heat moves from the cup to your hand.

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What is heat energy?

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A kind of energy that makes things warmer.

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How does a heater make a room warmer?

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By adding heat to the air in the room.

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Why do molecules move faster in a hot object?

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Because they are excited and have more energy.

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What causes a tornado to form?

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Warm air rising and spinning.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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The state in which two objects in contact reach the same temperature.

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What is the difference between temperature and heat?

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Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles, while heat is the energy transferred between objects due to temperature difference.