Thermal Equilibrium

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state in which two or more objects in contact with each other do not exchange heat energy, meaning they are at the same temperature.

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What type of heat transfer occurs through direct contact?

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Conduction.

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What type of heat transfer occurs in fluids (liquids and gases)?

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Convection.

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What type of heat transfer can occur through empty space?

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Radiation.

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What is the main principle of heat transfer?

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Heat always travels from hot to cold objects.

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What happens to the temperature of hot and cold water when they are mixed?

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They reach thermal equilibrium, meaning they become the same temperature.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot pot of soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What is the role of thermal energy in heat transfer?

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Thermal energy is the energy that is transferred between objects due to a temperature difference.