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What needs to happen before the water in a pot begins to gain thermal energy?

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Answer:

Through conduction.

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Conduction is energy transferred through direct contact. There are two conduction processes going on here. First is the heat from the stove or whatever is the heat source going into the pot. Then it is the heat from the pot going into the water causing it to boil

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Answer:

The heat needs to reach the pot so the water can boil?

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