What is thermal energy?
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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What is the difference between heat and temperature?
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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy between substances, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
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What is convection?
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Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.
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What is conduction?
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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials, where heat moves from the hotter object to the cooler one.
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What is radiation?
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Radiation is the transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves, such as heat from the sun.
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How does increasing thermal energy affect particle motion?
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Increasing thermal energy causes the motion of the particles to speed up.
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What happens to particles in a solid?
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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.
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