Energy Benchmark Challenge

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What is thermal energy?

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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.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is a type of energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials. Heat moves from the hotter object to the cooler one.

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What happens to particles in a substance when it is heated?

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When a substance is heated, its particles gain energy and move faster, leading to an increase in temperature.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion, where atomic nuclei are split or combined.

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How does sound energy travel through different mediums?

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Sound energy travels through solids, liquids, and gases by causing particles in those mediums to vibrate.

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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) caused by differences in temperature and density.