What is thermal energy?
Thermal Energy - Heat Transfer

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.
2.
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What are the three types of heat transfer?
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The three types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.
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What is conduction?
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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. It occurs when two objects at different temperatures touch each other.
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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). It occurs when warmer areas of a liquid or gas rise and cooler areas sink.
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What is radiation?
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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium to travel through.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of conduction.
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An example of conduction is when your feet get warm while standing on hot sand.
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Give an example of convection.
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An example of convection is a hot air balloon rising as the air inside it is heated.
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