Fast and Curious - Thermal Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of the particles in a system.

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What does the Kinetic Theory of matter state?

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The Kinetic Theory of matter states that all particles of matter are constantly in motion.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat or electricity to pass through it easily, like copper wire.

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What type of thermal energy transfer occurs through radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves.

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How can you increase the kinetic energy of molecules?

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You can increase the kinetic energy of molecules by increasing the thermal energy.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow heat or electricity to pass 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 materials.

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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 the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What happens to particles in a substance when it is heated?

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When a substance is heated, its particles move faster and the thermal energy increases.