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.

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How can heat move from one object to another?

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Heat can move through conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What are thermal conductors?

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Thermal conductors are materials that allow heat to flow easily through them.

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What are thermal insulators?

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Thermal insulators are materials that stop or slow down the flow of heat.

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What happens when there is a temperature difference between two objects?

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Heat flows from the hotter object to the cooler object.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a solid material.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) by the movement of the fluid itself.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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Can heat be produced artificially?

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Yes, heat can be produced artificially using devices like heaters, stoves, and lamps.

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What is a natural source of heat?

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A natural source of heat includes the sun, geothermal energy, and volcanic activity.