Everywhere in our Universe there is all kinds of matter and energy. We might not be able to see it because it is made up of tiny atoms, protons, ions, neutrons all spinning and moving through "empty" space. Even in the frozen zones of space these little particles emit heat; or thermal energy. Where does thermal energy come from, like where is the origin of the heat? Bouncing a ball against the ground creates heat within the ball. The ball's motion is changed into energy. The above pictures show heat using an infrared thermometer. The ball is blue "cold" before bouncing, and after bouncing the ball the thermometer picks up the heat inside the ball. Thermal energy can transferred by conduction, convection and radiation within a system. And electrical energy can be transferred to stoves, hair dryers, light bulbs and electric blankets. When we eat food, chemical energy transfers heat to our organs as our food is digested and sent out to give us nutrition and "energy"! Light from the Sun radiates down to Earth and warms the planet. Friction is another form of created energy that caused by objects rubbing against each other. Is there a central origin of heat? Did someone, something invent heat? What do you think about this question? How could we answer this question? There is a physicist (Jeremy England) that has created a MATHEMATICAL equation that may prove that matter when exposed to increasing amounts of energy, or heat, and surrounded by a heated bath like the ocean or the atmosphere, may restructure itself to become matter that will become a key piece to becoming a living thing. For example, if you shine light on matter for a period of time, it wouldn't be surprising if it turned into a plant.... This theory can be followed at: https://www.quantamagazine.org/a-new-thermodynamics-theory-of-the-origin-of-life-20140122/ Science requires thinking out of the box when trying to understand what my seem a simple question: Where does thermal energy come from? In this case MATH is the key to opening the windows of understanding.
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Mrs. TaylorI love science! Everything about the world is interesting and never boring. I love to study plants, animals, insects, and people. My favorite subjects are my students who are the most unique organisms on the planet! Categories |