Thermal Energy

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What is the term for energy transferred between two objects with varying temperatures?

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Heat

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In which state of matter is kinetic energy the highest?

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Gas

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What is the movement of energy from one object to another called?

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Energy Transfer

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What do molecules in a gas look like?

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Molecules in a gas are far apart and move freely, demonstrating high kinetic energy.

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What do molecules in a solid look like?

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Molecules in a solid are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is temperature a measure of?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What happens to heat energy when two objects at different temperatures come into contact?

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Heat energy transfers from the warmer 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 no longer transfer heat energy between them.

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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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