Thermal Equilibrium

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state in which two objects in contact with each other do not exchange heat, meaning they are at the same temperature.

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Where does conduction occur best?

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Conduction occurs best in solids.

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What type of heat transfer is involved in the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream involves convection, as it is the movement of warm ocean water.

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What happens to heat transfer when two objects have the same temperature?

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The net transfer of heat is zero when both objects have the same temperature.

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How does heat transfer occur between warmer and cooler objects?

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Heat transfers from the warmer object to the cooler object until thermal equilibrium is reached.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, typically occurring in solids.

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What is radiation?

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

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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 pot of soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.