Heat, Temperature, and Thermal Energy

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What happens to kinetic energy when temperature increases?

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Kinetic energy increases.

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What is temperature?

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A measure of how hot or cold something is compared to a reference point.

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What kind of energy is transferred when water is heated on a stove?

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Thermal energy.

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What causes heat to transfer from one object to another?

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A difference in temperature.

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Which cup has the most thermal energy if all are at the same temperature?

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The large cup (Trenta) has the most thermal energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy, while temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

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What is the unit of measurement for temperature?

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Degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

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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 through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).