Vocab Set #12: Unit 3 Energy 6

Front

Heat transfer via direct contact between molecules.

Back

Conduction

Front

Transfer of thermal energy by circulation of a liquid or gas.

Back

Convection

Front

Energy radiated or transmitted as rays, waves, or particles.

Back

Radiation

Front

Movement of molecules due to temperature changes.

Back

Particle Motion

Front

Transverse waves transferring electrical and magnetic energy; can move through a vacuum.

Back

Electromagnetic Wave

Front

Measure of how hot or cold something is; average kinetic energy of particles.

Back

Temperature

Front

Temperature scale: freezing at 32°F, boiling at 212°F.

Back

Fahrenheit

Front

Total energy of motion in particles of a substance.

Back

Thermal Energy

Front

Energy absorption during radiation leads to warmer temperatures.

Back

Absorption

Front

Energy in heat form bounces off an object, causing cooler temperatures.

Back

Reflection