Thermal Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is heat energy that is transferred from warmer matter to cooler matter.

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What do we use thermal energy for?

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We use thermal energy to stay warm, cook food, and produce electricity.

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Which of the following is a source of thermal energy?

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The sun, fire, and friction are all sources of thermal energy.

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What does thermal energy from the sun do to water in the ocean?

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Thermal energy from the sun causes the water from the ocean to evaporate.

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Which object does NOT produce thermal energy?

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An object that does not produce thermal energy is one that does not generate heat.

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How does thermal energy help in cooking food?

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Thermal energy is used to heat food on a stove or in an oven.

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What happens to thermal energy when you touch a hot object?

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Thermal energy transfers from the hot object to your cooler skin, making you feel heat.

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Can thermal energy be used to cool things down?

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No, thermal energy is heat energy; a fan cools down a room by moving air, not by producing thermal energy.

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What is an example of thermal energy in nature?

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The warmth of the sun on a sunny day is an example of thermal energy.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and temperature?

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Higher thermal energy usually means a higher temperature.