Thermal Energy Chapter 1 & 2

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What is 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 happens to molecules when an object gets hotter?

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When an object gets hotter, its molecules move faster and have more kinetic energy.

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What is equilibrium in the context of thermal energy?

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Equilibrium occurs when two colliding systems reach the same temperature, and energy transfer stops.

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What happens to energy in a closed system when one part increases?

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When energy increases in one part of a closed system, it decreases in another part.

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How does heat transfer occur between two objects?

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Heat transfer occurs from the hotter object to the colder object until they reach the same temperature.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, which increases as the speed of an object increases.

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What is the relationship between temperature and molecular movement?

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As temperature increases, the movement of molecules increases; as temperature decreases, molecular movement slows down.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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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 radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as heat from the sun.