Amplify Thermal Energy Review

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Energy can't be created or destroyed.

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True. This is known as the Law of Conservation of Energy.

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What is Equilibrium?

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A balanced state in which a system is stable, such as when two samples are at the same temperature.

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How do air conditioners cool the air?

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Air conditioners cool air by slowing down air molecules.

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What does it mean when samples are at equilibrium?

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It means that the samples are at a balanced state and have the same temperature.

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What does 'transfer' mean in the context of energy?

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To move from one object to another or one place to another.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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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.

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What is the role of insulation?

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Insulation reduces the transfer of thermal energy between objects.