Thermal Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What happens to particles when they are heated?

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When particles are heated, they move faster.

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What does the Greek prefix 'thermo-' mean?

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The Greek prefix 'thermo-' means 'heat'.

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How does the amount of matter affect thermal energy needed to warm it up?

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A large amount of matter needs more thermal energy to warm up than a small amount of matter.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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We use a thermometer to measure temperature.

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What is the relationship between temperature and particle movement?

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As temperature increases, the movement of particles increases.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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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, such as sunlight.

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What happens to the thermal energy of a substance when it cools down?

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When a substance cools down, its thermal energy decreases and the particles move slower.

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