Amplify Thermal Energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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Is 60 degrees Celsius a comfortable temperature for a bike ride?

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No, 60 degrees Celsius is too hot for a comfortable bike ride.

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What happens to temperature when heat transfer is complete?

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The temperature will equalize to a common value between the two samples.

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How do energy transfers occur?

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Energy transfers occur when objects collide with each other.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state reached when two objects have the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

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What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?

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The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.

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What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

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The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius.

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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 or gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.