Temperature and heat

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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, indicating how hot or cold it is.

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What is heat?

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Heat is the energy transferred between substances or systems due to a temperature difference.

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How is heat transferred?

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Heat is transferred from high to low temperature.

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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) caused by differences in temperature.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat energy by electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a substance that allows heat to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, preventing heat transfer.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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The temperature of the substance increases as it absorbs heat.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it loses heat?

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The temperature of the substance decreases as it loses heat.