Thermal Energy

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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 is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, typically measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) is the freezing point of water.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) is the boiling point of water.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water, forming droplets.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the change of state from a solid to a liquid, occurring at the melting point.

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What is freezing?

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Freezing is the change of state from a liquid to a solid, occurring at the freezing point.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids or gases) due to the movement of the fluid itself.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.