Heat Energy Review

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is a form of energy that is transferred between objects due to a temperature difference. It flows from hot objects to cold objects.

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What is a conductor of heat?

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A conductor of heat is a material that allows heat to pass through it easily. Metals, like copper and aluminum, are good conductors.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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How does heat flow?

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Heat flows from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature until thermal equilibrium is reached.

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What is an example of a good conductor of heat?

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A metal fork is a good conductor of heat.

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What type of energy does a campfire produce?

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A campfire produces thermal energy, which is used for cooking food.

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What happens to particles in a substance when it is heated?

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When a substance is heated, its particles gain energy and move faster.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well. Examples include wood, plastic, and foam.

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What is the best example of heat transfer?

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A metal spoon in soup becomes warm, showing heat transfer from the hot soup to the cooler spoon.

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What is the process of boiling water?

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Boiling water is the process where water is heated to its boiling point, causing it to turn into steam.