Thermal Energy vs. Temperature

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in a substance, which is related to temperature and the movement of particles.

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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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How do particles behave in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid when thermal energy is added?

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The particles move faster and may begin to flow past each other.

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What are the three types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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How does thermal energy flow between hot and cold objects?

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Thermal energy flows from hot objects to cold objects until they reach the same temperature.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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