24-25 Unit #4 Energy (4)

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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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What is conduction?

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

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What happens to kinetic energy as thermal energy increases?

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As thermal energy increases, kinetic energy also increases.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and velocity.

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How does thermal energy transfer from water to a spoon?

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Thermal energy is transferred from the water to the spoon by conduction.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy in a diver's motion?

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As a diver falls, potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases until the diver reaches the water.

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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).

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What is an example of gravitational potential energy?

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A flowerpot sitting on a windowsill has gravitational potential energy due to its height above the ground.

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At which point does a diver have the greatest kinetic energy?

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A diver has the greatest kinetic energy at the lowest point of their dive, just before entering the water.