Thermal Energy & Transforming Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, which determines its temperature.

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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 potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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How does energy transform from kinetic to potential energy?

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Energy transforms from kinetic to potential energy when an object rises against gravity, like a baseball thrown upwards.

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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 or gases).

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What is radiation?

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

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How does insulation work?

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Insulation slows the transfer of thermal energy, helping to keep homes warm by trapping air.

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What happens to energy in a flashlight when it is turned on?

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The battery's chemical energy transforms into thermal energy and light energy.

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What is an example of energy transfer through conduction?

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Feeling the warmth of bricks around a fireplace by touching them.