Thermal Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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

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How do particles behave in a gas?

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In a gas, the particles move very fast and apart from each other.

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy, while temperature is the measurement of thermal energy.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases), where warmer parts rise and cooler parts sink.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves, such as heat from the sun.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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The temperature of the substance increases as it absorbs heat.

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What is the principle of energy transformation?

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Energy can change from one form to another, such as chemical energy transforming into kinetic energy.

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What is an example of thermal energy transfer by conduction?

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A student burns her finger when she touches a hot pan.

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What is an example of thermal energy transfer by radiation?

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Energy from a microwave heats a cup of water.