Thermal Energy Review

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What happens to thermal energy when two samples come in contact?

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Energy flows from the warmer sample to the cooler sample.

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When does heat transfer stop between two samples?

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Heat transfer stops when both samples reach the same temperature.

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What is the best definition of temperature?

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A measure of the average speed of the molecules of a substance.

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What happens to molecules when they gain energy?

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Molecules speed up when they gain energy from other molecules.

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What happens to the temperature of a sample when its molecules speed up?

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The temperature of the sample increases.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

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As temperature increases, the average kinetic energy of the molecules increases.