Thermal 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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.

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What does matte black do to thermal energy?

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Matte black surfaces absorb thermal energy effectively.

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What is potential energy?

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

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What are cooling systems?

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Cooling systems are systems that use thermal energy to cool things down.

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How does thermal energy transfer occur?

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Thermal energy transfer occurs through conduction, convection, and radiation.

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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).