Thermal Energy Transfer Unit

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What is the transfer of energy from one object or substance to another called?

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Energy Transfer

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What is the state called when two objects reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them?

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Thermal Equilibrium

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What is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter?

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Thermal Energy

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What is the process called when thermal energy moves from a warmer object to a cooler object?

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Heat Transfer

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What are the three methods of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.