thermal energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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Can energy be destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transferred or transformed from one form to another.

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What direction does heat always move?

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Heat always moves from hot to cold.

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What happens to molecules at absolute zero?

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At absolute zero, the motion of molecules theoretically comes to a complete stop.

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How does an air conditioner cool the air?

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An air conditioner cools the air by making the molecules slow down.

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What is conduction?

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

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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

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What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

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As temperature increases, the thermal energy of the particles in a substance also increases.

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What is absolute zero?

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Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature, 0 Kelvin, where all molecular motion stops.