Amplify - Thermal Energy Review

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What is equilibrium?

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A balanced state in which a system is stable, such as when two or more samples are at the same temperature.

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What is temperature?

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A measure of how hot or cold something is, representing the average kinetic energy of particles.

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What does stability mean in a system?

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When something stays mostly the same over time.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy that an object has because it is moving.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as heat from the sun.

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What is a thermal insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well, helping to keep heat in or out.

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What is a thermal conductor?

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A material that conducts heat well, allowing thermal energy to pass through easily.