Heating and Cooling of Materials

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What happens to air when it is heated?

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Air expands when heated.

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What happens to air when it is cooled?

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Air contracts when cooled.

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What is a thermal insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well, helping to keep heat in or out.

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What is a thermal conductor?

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A material that conducts heat well, allowing heat to pass through easily.

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What is the effect of heating on metals?

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Metals expand when heated.

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What is the effect of cooling on metals?

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Metals contract when cooled.

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What is cooling?

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Decreasing the temperature of something.

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How does heat travel?

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Heat travels from hot things to colder things.

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What is an example of a thermal insulator?

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Materials like rubber, wood, or fiberglass.

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What is an example of a thermal conductor?

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Materials like metals, such as copper or aluminum.