Thermal Energy Review

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, which is related to its temperature.

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What happens to molecules when they are heated?

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When molecules are heated, they gain energy and move faster, increasing their kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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How does heat transfer occur between two objects?

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Heat transfer occurs from the hotter object to the cooler object until they reach thermal equilibrium.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state in which two objects in contact with each other reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

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As the temperature of a substance increases, the average kinetic energy of its molecules also 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 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 infrared radiation.

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What is specific heat capacity?

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Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.