Heat, Conductor, and Insulators

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What is heat?

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Heat is the energy transferred between objects due to a temperature difference.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in a substance.

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat measures the total energy of all molecules, while temperature measures the average energy of the molecules.

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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 conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that slows down the transfer of heat.

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Give an example of a good conductor of heat.

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Metals like copper and aluminum are good conductors of heat.