Amplify Thermal Energy Review

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, which is related to its temperature.

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What happens to thermal energy when two samples are at different temperatures?

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Thermal energy will transfer from the hotter sample to the cooler sample until they reach equilibrium.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is a state in which two samples have the same temperature and no net energy transfer occurs between them.

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How does temperature relate to thermal energy?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance; higher temperatures indicate higher thermal energy.

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What is the significance of energy transfer in thermal processes?

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Energy transfer is crucial for processes like heating, cooling, and phase changes, as it affects the temperature and state of matter.

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What does it mean when two samples are at equilibrium?

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It means that the samples have reached a balanced state where their temperatures are equal and energy transfer has stopped.

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What is the formula for calculating heat transfer?

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Q = mcΔT, where Q is heat transfer, m is mass, c is specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature.

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What is specific heat capacity?

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Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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What is the role of thermal conductors?

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Thermal conductors are materials that allow heat to transfer easily, such as metals.

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What is the role of thermal insulators?

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Thermal insulators are materials that resist heat transfer, such as wood or plastic.

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