Thermal Energy
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Finish this definition by typing.
Conduction is _______ .
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When cooking on a gas stove with a pan, heat conducts from the burning gas into the pan, then transfers from the pan into the food on the pan.
When cooking on a gas stove with a pan, heat conducts from the burning gas into the pan, then transfers from the pan into the food on the pan.
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What is an insulator?
What is an insulator?
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If it's a bad conductor insulating is what it's good for.
If it's a bad conductor insulating is what it's good for.
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If it's a bad insulator conducting is what it's good for.
If it's a bad insulator conducting is what it's good for.
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Finish this definition by typing.
Convection is _______.
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Finish this definition by typing.
Radiation is when _______.
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Thermal Energy, "heat", just wants to move from hot to cold.
Thermal Energy, "heat", just wants to move from hot to cold.
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Things get warmer when molecules have less thermal energy.
Things get warmer when molecules have less thermal energy.
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Things get colder when molecules have less thermal energy.
Things get colder when molecules have less thermal energy.
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Match the scientific vocabulary word to it's best definition.
Match the scientific vocabulary word to it's best definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Heat | arrow_right_alt | The energy within a quantity of a substance. |
Kinetic Energy | arrow_right_alt | The energy of motion or movement. |
Thermal Energy | arrow_right_alt | The average kinetic energy of a substance's molecular particles. |
Temperature | arrow_right_alt | The measure of the flow or transfer of Thermal Energy. |
Three Forms of Thermal Energy | arrow_right_alt | Conduction, Convection, and Radiation |
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What is Conduction?
What is Conduction?
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Briefly and in your own words, how does the flame from a gas stove heat a pot?
Briefly and in your own words, how does the flame from a gas stove heat a pot?
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What is Convection?
What is Convection?
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Briefly and in your own words, how does a hot pot heat water?
Briefly and in your own words, how does a hot pot heat water?
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What is Radiation?
What is Radiation?
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Briefly and in your own words, how does a hot pot and boiling water heat the air around it?
Briefly and in your own words, how does a hot pot and boiling water heat the air around it?
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Why are some parts of the planet warmer than others?
Why are some parts of the planet warmer than others?
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How does transfer of thermal energy relate to earthquakes and volcanoes?
How does transfer of thermal energy relate to earthquakes and volcanoes?
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What keeps our planet at a temperature that can support life?Answer by correctly using the words Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.
What keeps our planet at a temperature that can support life?
Answer by correctly using the words Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.
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Why might you feel warmer?
Why might you feel warmer?
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What causes the marshmallow to melt?
What causes the marshmallow to melt?
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What should you use to hold the marshmallow over the fire?
What should you use to hold the marshmallow over the fire?
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Why does smoke rise from the fire?
Why does smoke rise from the fire?
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What kinds of floor surfaces feel more comfortable on a really hot day?
What kinds of floor surfaces feel more comfortable on a really hot day?
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How does your body react to the heat?
How does your body react to the heat?
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Where can you go to cool off?
Where can you go to cool off?
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Briefly and in your own words, how can you stay cool on a hot day?
Briefly and in your own words, how can you stay cool on a hot day?
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How can your house be designed to take advantage of the ways that thermal energy is transferred?Explain in at least three sentences.Use the words Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.
How can your house be designed to take advantage of the ways that thermal energy is transferred?
Explain in at least three sentences.
Use the words Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.