Huggins Unit 3 Energy (24-25 SY)

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What is Energy Transfer?

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Energy Transfer is the process of energy moving from one object or system to another without changing its form.

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What is Energy Transformation?

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Energy Transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from kinetic energy to thermal energy.

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Heat is the energy transferred from an object at a _______________ temperature to a ____________ temperature.

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higher/lower

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal Energy is the total kinetic energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is Temperature?

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Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when hot air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection.

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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 Radiation?

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

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical Energy is the sum of an object's kinetic and potential energy.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.