Thermal Energy/Transformations Test

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What are the freezing and boiling points of water on the Fahrenheit scale?

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32°F (freezing point) and 212°F (boiling point)

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What is Electric Energy?

Back

Energy carried by an electric current.

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Define Potential Energy.

Back

Stored energy.

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What is Radiant Energy?

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Energy carried by electromagnetic waves, including light.

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What is the energy transformation that occurs in a Solar Panel?

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Radiant energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What is the definition of Thermal Energy?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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How does heat transfer occur?

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Through conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through fluid movement.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of a transformation of mechanical energy?

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A falling object converting potential energy to kinetic energy.