Thermal Energy

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What does the Greek prefix 'thermo-' mean?

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heat

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What happens to an ice cube when thermal energy is applied?

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It melts.

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Does a large amount of matter need more or less thermal energy to warm up compared to a small amount?

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More thermal energy.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer.

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True or False: Different substances' particles speed up at different rates when heated.

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True.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

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They move faster.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and temperature?

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Higher thermal energy usually means a higher temperature.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).