Understanding Thermal Energy

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Thermal Energy

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Energy from heat

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Temperature

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Measure of thermal energy

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Heat Transfer

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Movement of thermal energy

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Conduction

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Heat transfer through direct contact

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Convection

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Heat transfer through fluid movement

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Radiation

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Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves

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Example of Conduction

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Touching a hot pan

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Example of Convection

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Boiling water

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Example of Radiation

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Sun warming the Earth

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Thermal Equilibrium

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When two objects reach the same temperature