Heat Transfer, Thermal Energy

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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Which direction does heat move?

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Heat moves from areas of high heat (hot) to areas of low heat (cold).

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What happens to particles in an object when temperature increases?

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Particles move faster.

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What is conduction?

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Heat transfer by direct contact; heat transfer by touch.

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What is convection?

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Heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is radiation?

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Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves, without the need for a medium.

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What does the root word 'therm' mean?

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Heat.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is the difference between temperature and heat?

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Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles, while heat is the total energy transferred due to temperature difference.