Amplify - Thermal Energy Review

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy that something has.

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What is the process of transferring energy from one object to another called?

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Transfer.

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From which sample does energy always transfer?

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Energy will always be transferred from the hotter sample to the colder sample.

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What happens to temperature once heat transfer is complete?

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The temperature will equalize between the two objects.

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What is the definition of temperature?

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A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is a system in the context of thermal energy?

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A system refers to a defined area or object being studied, where energy transfer occurs.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves.

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What is an example of thermal energy transfer?

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When a hot cup of coffee cools down in a cooler room.

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