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Grab bag: Thermal capacity

How does thermal energy affect matter? In this activity we explore how thermal energy affects the temperature of different materials. Related concepts Energy, transfer Inquire Set up the Phet simulation as shown: Act Heat the blocks of iron and brick for 5 seconds. Observe the effect on the temperature of each block. Comment on what you observed. Now exchange the iron and the brick for water and olive oil. Before you...

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