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 the first step in solving a problem?

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Define the problem.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gaseous form of water.

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What do engineers need to do to see if their solution works?

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Test their solution.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is the process engineers follow to solve problems?

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Engineers follow a series of steps.

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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 and gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as heat from the sun.

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What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

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As temperature increases, the thermal energy of a substance also increases.