Thermal Energy Flashcard Review

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a substance that easily allows an electric charge or thermal energy to flow through it.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charge or thermal energy to flow through it easily.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between particles.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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Which material is the best conductor of thermal energy?

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Metal is the best conductor of thermal energy.

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What factors affect the temperature of a system?

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The temperature of a system depends on the type of matter, state of matter, and amount of matter.

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What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

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

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of boiling water.