Heat Energy

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is a form of energy that is transferred between objects due to a temperature difference. It moves from warmer objects to cooler ones.

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How does heat travel?

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Heat travels from warmer objects to cooler objects.

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What happens to temperature when the oven is on?

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The temperature increases when the oven is on.

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What can you do to melt ice faster in a drink?

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You can put the glass under a lamp to increase the temperature and melt the ice faster.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion when two surfaces rub against each other.

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What causes friction?

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Friction is caused by two objects rubbing together.

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Which action creates the most heat through friction?

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Rubbing your bare hands together many times in a row creates the most heat.

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What is an example of heat transfer?

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An example of heat transfer is when you touch a hot stove and feel the heat on your hand.

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What happens to ice when heat is applied?

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When heat is applied to ice, it melts and turns into water.

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What is the effect of temperature on the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature can change solids to liquids (melting) and liquids to gases (evaporation).