Thermal Energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. It is the energy that an object possesses due to its movement.

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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.

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What is heat transfer?

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Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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In which direction does heat transfer occur?

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Heat transfer occurs from warm objects to colder ones.

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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 or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light or infrared radiation.

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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 pot of boiling water.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking, creating wind.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.