Thermal Equilibrium & Heat

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What is Thermal Equilibrium?

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The condition where two substances in physical contact with each other become the same temperature.

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What is Conduction?

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Transfer of heat that occurs when two objects of different temperatures touch.

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From where does heat always travel?

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Heat always travels from hot to cold objects.

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What happens to a spoon in a cup of hot soup?

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The spoon becomes warmer due to conduction.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.

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What is Convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is Radiation?

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What is an example of Conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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What is an example of Convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is an example of Radiation?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.