Chapter 5 Vocab

Front

Sum of kinetic and potential energy of particles in an object.

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Thermal Energy

Front

Average kinetic energy of particles in a material.

Back

temperature

Front

Transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves.

Back

radiation

Front

Transfer of thermal energy via particle collisions.

Back

Conduction

Front

Material that conducts thermal energy quickly.

Back

Thermal Conductor

Front

Movement of thermal energy from high to low temperature.

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heat

Front

Material that slows thermal energy flow.

Back

Thermal insulator

Front

Decrease in material volume with lower temperature.

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Thermal Contraction

Front

Thermal energy needed to raise 1 kg of material by 1 °C.

Back

Specific heat

Front

Transfer of thermal energy by particle movement within a material.

Back

Convection