Chapter 6 - Thermal Energy

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

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What are the best conductors of heat?

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The best conductors of heat are metals.

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What does temperature measure?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of each particle within an object.

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What does the state of a substance depend on?

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The state of a substance depends on the amount of thermal energy it possesses.

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What is a heat engine?

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A heat engine is a device that converts heat into work.

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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic 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 energy transferred between objects due to a temperature difference, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles.

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What is an insulator?

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