Thermal Energy (Amplify)

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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 due to their motion and position. It is related to temperature and heat.

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What is the definition of 'temperature'?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object has because it is moving.

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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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What happens to thermal energy when a substance is heated?

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When a substance is heated, its thermal energy increases, causing the particles to move faster.

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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) caused by differences in temperature.

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What is radiation?

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

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What is equilibrium in terms of thermal energy?

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Equilibrium is the state in which the thermal energy is evenly distributed throughout a system, and there is no net transfer of energy.

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How do molecules transfer energy?

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Molecules transfer energy by colliding with each other, which can result in the transfer of kinetic energy.