Topic 2 ~ Thermal Energy & Heat

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact of particles.

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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 in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to make something move or change.

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What is the unit of energy?

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The unit of energy is Joule.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow heat to pass through it easily.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to pass through it easily.

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What is thermal energy?

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