Thermal Energy

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What happens to thermal energy when a cup of hot chocolate is put in the microwave?

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Thermal Energy is Added.

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What happens to a glass of drinkable water left outside overnight in negative degree weather?

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The water would change to a solid.

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What is the term for the movement of energy from one object to another?

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Energy Transfer.

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What do molecules in a gas look like?

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Molecules in a gas are far apart and move freely.

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What do molecules in a solid look like?

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Molecules in a solid are closely packed and vibrate in place.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy, while temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles.

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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 convection?

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Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves.

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