OpenSciEd 6.2: Thermal Energy

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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 are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What happens to particles in a solid?

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In a solid, particles are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What happens to particles in a liquid?

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In a liquid, particles are close together but can move past each other, allowing the liquid to flow.

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What happens to particles in a gas?

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In a gas, particles are far apart and move freely, filling the space available.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of movement.

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How does temperature relate to thermal energy?

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As temperature increases, thermal energy increases because particles move faster.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and kinetic energy?

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When thermal energy increases, kinetic energy also increases.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is the main difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy.