Thermal Energy - Heat Transfer

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy of particles in motion which can be described as heat.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when two objects are touching?

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Conduction.

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What is convection?

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Heat transfer that occurs through the circulation of hot air or water rising and cold air or water sinking.

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What type of heat transfer happens through waves in space?

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Radiation.

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What is conduction?

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Heat transfer that occurs when two objects are in direct contact with each other.

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What is an example of convection?

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cold water sinks.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of hot soup.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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How does thermal energy relate to temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What happens to particles in a substance when it is heated?

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The particles move faster and spread apart.