Thermal Energy

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is the average kinetic energy of moving particles.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of moving particles.

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Which has the lowest thermal energy?

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A baby bottle with warm milk.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of movement.

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Why do objects with more mass have more thermal energy?

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Because there are more molecules with energy in bonds.

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What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

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As temperature increases, the average kinetic energy of particles increases.

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What happens to thermal energy when ice melts?

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Thermal energy is absorbed, causing the ice to change from solid to liquid.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves.