Temperature and Thermal Energy...Kinda

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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). An example is when making soup, where the water rises and lowers as it heats.

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is a tool used to measure temperature.

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What are insulators?

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Insulators are materials that do not conduct heat well, such as rubber or wood.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to its temperature.

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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 an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

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Conductors allow heat to flow easily (like metals), while insulators resist heat flow (like rubber or glass).

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What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

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

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What happens to particles in a substance when it is heated?

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When a substance is heated, its particles move faster and spread apart, causing the substance to expand.

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What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?

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The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius.