Heat Energy

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Heat moves from ____________ to _____________.

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hot to cold.

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What is the source of heat when Shay plugs in her computer and it gets hot on her lap?

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electricity.

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Ice cream melting outside is an example of which type of heat source?

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sunlight.

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How do molecules move in a hot object?

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quickly.

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A light bulb feeling warm comes from which type of heat source?

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electricity.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the movement of tiny particles in matter.

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What happens to the temperature of an object when it absorbs heat?

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The temperature increases.

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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 convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, like sunlight.