Heat: Transfer of Thermal Energy

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The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another is called _________.

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heat

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To compare thermal energy transfer, properties of different materials _______ needs to be the same.

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mass

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Where is water the least dense in a pot of boiling water?

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Farthest from heat source

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Conduction, convection, and radiation can happen at the same time. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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_________ is the transfer of thermal energy that causes a metal spoon in hot liquid to get hot.

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Conduction

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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 and 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 happens to the density of water as it heats up?

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It decreases.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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The state in which two objects in contact reach the same temperature.