Thermal Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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How does temperature affect particle movement?

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As temperature increases, particles move faster. As temperature decreases, particles move slower.

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What happens to ice cream when it melts?

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Ice cream melts because the temperature of its surroundings is warmer than the ice cream.

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What is the process of freezing?

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Freezing is the process where a liquid turns into a solid.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process where a solid turns into a liquid.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape and no definite volume.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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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 and gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.