Thermal Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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What state of matter has atoms that are far apart and vibrate freely?

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Gas

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What state of matter has atoms that are close together but can move around each other?

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Liquid

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What state of matter has atoms that are tightly packed and vibrate in place?

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Solid

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What is the engineering process?

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The engineering process is a series of steps that engineers follow to design and create solutions to problems.

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What is the first step in solving an engineering problem?

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Define the problem.

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What is a prototype?

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A prototype is a simple model that allows you to test out your design before finalizing it.

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What happens to the thermal energy of a substance when it is heated?

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The thermal energy increases, causing the particles to move faster.

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What happens to the thermal energy of a substance when it is cooled?

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The thermal energy decreases, causing the particles to move slower.

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What is conduction?

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