Amplify Thermal Energy Review

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What happens when two objects collide in terms of thermal energy?

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The warmer object transfers its thermal energy to the cooler object.

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How can you determine which object is hotter?

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The object with the highest average kinetic energy is the hotter one.

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When will heat transfer occur between two touching objects?

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Heat transfer occurs if there is a difference in temperature between the objects.

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What can be inferred if Sample A had less energy than Sample B at the start?

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Sample A is cooler than Sample B.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic 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 occurs during thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium occurs when two objects in contact reach the same temperature and no heat transfer occurs.

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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).