Heat and Energy

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What is heat?

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Heat is a form of energy that makes things warm. It can be transferred from one object to another.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It comes in many forms, such as heat, light, and electricity.

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Which color absorbs more heat, black or white?

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Black absorbs more heat than white.

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What happens to particles in a solid when it heats up?

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The particles move faster and spread apart.

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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.

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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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How does sunlight affect temperature?

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Sunlight warms up objects by transferring heat energy to them.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to its temperature.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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When ice melts, it gains thermal energy and turns into water.

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What is the process of heat transfer called when warm air rises?

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Convection.