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Thermal energy is an energy of an object (potential and kinetic) or a sample of matter that is resulting in the temperature system. Three examples of a thermal energy are boiling water, burning coals, and engine steam.

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What is energy from heat called?

Energy from heat is typically referred to as thermal energy. Thermal energy results from the movement of atoms and molecules within a substance, leading to an increase in temperature.


Choose the term that matches this definition heat energy?

For A+, it's Radiant Energy.


How is temperature and thermal energy different?

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance, while thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance. Temperature is an intensive property, meaning it does not depend on the amount of material present, while thermal energy is an extensive property, meaning it does depend on the amount of material present.


Is thermal energy the same as geothermal energy?

Not exactly. Thermal means heat, which can be captured from many places. We can generate electricity from ocean thermal plants, for example, using the difference in temperature between surface and deep water. Geothermal energy is another kind of thermal, from deep under the ground, where we use the heat to turn water into steam and power an electricity turbine.


What is oceanic thermal energy?

Oceanic thermal energy refers to the energy derived from the temperature differences that exist between warmer surface waters and cooler deep waters in the ocean. This temperature gradient can be harnessed to generate electricity using technologies such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). By utilizing the temperature difference, OTEC systems can produce clean and renewable energy.