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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). Warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a cycle.

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What happens to the temperature of an object when its atoms move faster?

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The temperature of the object increases as the atoms move faster.

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How does the density of warm air compare to cold air?

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Warm air is less dense than cold air, which causes it to rise.

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What is temperature a measure of?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object.

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What two factors affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is affected by mass and velocity.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all the particles in an object.

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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 radiation?

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

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

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As the temperature of an object increases, the average kinetic energy of its particles also increases.

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What is a convection current?

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A convection current is a circular movement of fluid caused by the rising of warm fluid and the sinking of cooler fluid.