Thermal Energy

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What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when the temperature drops?

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The kinetic energy of particles decreases.

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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 due to their motion and position.

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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 in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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How does heat transfer occur between two objects?

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Heat transfer occurs from the hotter object to the cooler object.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

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As temperature increases, the kinetic energy of particles increases.

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