1 - Heat & Thermal Energy
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Practice Questions
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What is thermal energy?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes particles move.
Which method of heat transfer requires direct contact?
💡 Hint: Consider touching a hot stove.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does thermal energy measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how the movement of many particles contributes to overall energy.
True or False: Radiation requires a medium to transfer heat.
💡 Hint: Consider how sunlight reaches the Earth.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the thermal energy added to a 3 kg mass of water when it is heated from 20°C to 80°C (specific heat capacity = 4200 J/kg°C).
💡 Hint: Remember to use the formula for heat energy calculation.
Discuss the implications of different insulation types on energy consumption in homes during winter.
💡 Hint: Consider how the structure of materials impacts heat transfer rates.
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