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 energy of all the particles in an object.

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What happens to particles when a substance is heated?

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The particles gain energy and move faster, causing the substance to expand.

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What is one way to stay cool in the summer?

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Stand in the shade.

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Which of the following is NOT a use of heat energy?

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Attracting paper clips to a magnet.

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What do we feel when a log burns in a fireplace?

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We feel thermal energy.

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What is an example of thermal energy in everyday life?

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Cooking dinner on a barbecue grill.

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How does rubbing your hands together when they are cold generate heat?

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Rubbing creates friction, which produces thermal energy.

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What is the effect of thermal energy on the temperature of an object?

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Thermal energy increases the temperature of an object.

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What happens to the temperature of water when it is heated?

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The temperature of water increases.

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What is conduction?

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