Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is defined as a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter?

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Temperature

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What are the kinds of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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What is radiation in terms of thermal energy transfer?

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A method of thermal energy transfer that moves through empty space.

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What is conduction?

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Heat transfer by touch.

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What is convection?

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Heat transfer that occurs when warmer air or liquid rises and cooler air or liquid sinks.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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A state where two objects in contact reach the same temperature.

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What is specific heat?

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1°C.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of boiling water.

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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The heat from the sun warming your skin.