Thermal Energy

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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 determines its temperature.

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What are the three types of heat transfer?

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The three types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Define convection.

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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Define radiation.

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, helping to maintain temperature.

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Give 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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Give 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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Give 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 happens to temperature in a good insulator over time?

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In a good insulator, the temperature of an object shows very little change over time.

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