FMS Thermal Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance.

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What is the difference between thermal energy and temperature?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of those particles.

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What is heat?

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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy between substances.

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What factors affect the thermal energy of matter?

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The thermal energy of matter depends on its temperature and mass.

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Which has more thermal energy: a cup of hot cocoa or a swimming pool at room temperature?

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A swimming pool at room temperature has more thermal energy than a cup of hot cocoa.

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What does temperature measure?

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Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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How does mass affect thermal energy?

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As the mass of a substance increases, its thermal energy increases if the temperature remains constant.

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What happens to the thermal energy of a substance when it is heated?

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When a substance is heated, its thermal energy increases, leading to an increase in temperature.

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

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Temperature is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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Can thermal energy be transferred? If so, how?

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Yes, thermal energy can be transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation.