Thermal Energy Vocabulary

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of thermal energy from one place to another by the movement of fluids.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic rays, which may occur in empty space.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object at rest, due to its position.

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What happens to particles when they move faster?

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Faster particles have more heat and result in warmer temperatures.

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What is the relationship between particle movement and temperature?

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As particles move more quickly, the temperature of the substance increases.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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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, related to temperature.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is the way warm air rises and cool air sinks in a room.

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