Types of Energy

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What is convection?

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Convection is the movement that transfers heat within fluids (liquids or gases) due to the movement of the fluid itself.

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What does subatomic mean?

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Subatomic means smaller than an atom.

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What are sources of radiation?

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Sources of radiation include the sun and fire.

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True or False: As temperature increases, kinetic energy increases.

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True

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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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 thermal energy?

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

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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An example of convection is the heating of water in a pot on a stove.