Amplify - Thermal Energy Review

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all the particles in an object, which is related to its temperature.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. It is the energy an object possesses due to its movement.

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What does it mean to transfer energy?

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To transfer energy means to move energy from one object or place to another.

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Which sample will transfer energy to the other?

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Sample B will transfer energy to Sample A.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of atoms joined together in a particular way.

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What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, while thermal energy is the total kinetic energy.

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What is a system in terms of energy?

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A system is a set of interacting or interdependent components that form an integrated whole, often analyzed in terms of energy transfer.

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position, while kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What happens during a collision?

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During a collision, energy and momentum are transferred between colliding objects.

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How does heat transfer occur?

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Heat transfer occurs through conduction, convection, or radiation, moving thermal energy from one object to another.

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