Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer

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What happens to the heat flow into a cold can of soda when it is insulated on a hot day?

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The heat flow into the can decreases.

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In which direction does heat transfer occur?

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Heat transfer occurs only from warm objects to colder ones.

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What is the method of heat transfer when you touch a hot stove?

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The heat transfers by conduction.

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Which of the following is not a good conductor of heat: metal, water, air, or glass?

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Air is not a good conductor of heat.

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Which particles are moving the fastest: particles in ice, water, or steam?

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Particles in steam are moving the fastest.

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Define thermal energy.

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

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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 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 by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

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