Thermal Energy

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What are the two temperature scales commonly used in science?

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Celsius and Kelvin

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What is the term for the energy transferred between particles of two objects due to a temperature difference?

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Heat

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What is the formula to calculate heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance?

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Q = mc∆t

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What is the process called where heat is transferred through the movement of fluids?

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Convection

Front

What is the symbol for thermal energy?

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Q

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What does the 'm' in the formula Q = mc∆t represent?

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Mass of the substance.

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What does the 'c' in the formula Q = mc∆t represent?

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Specific heat capacity of the substance.