Thermal energy conductivity

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What is a factor that determines thermal energy?

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Mass

Front

If a substance has many particles and we want to increase the kinetic energy of it, then what will it need more of from the surroundings?

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Energy

Front

As the mass decreases, what will the change in temperature do for the same energy output?

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Increase

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Thermal conductivity

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The rate at which a substance transfers heat

Front

Changing the temperature of a substance with a low specific heat will not take much

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Energy

Front

If a substance needed a lot of energy to raise the temperature by 1 degree Celsius, its specific heat is

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High

Front

Conductor

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A material in which kinetic energy transfers easily

Front

An insulator

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Does not transfer kinetic energy well

Front

Which makes the best conductor? Options: Water, Plastic, Wood, Aluminum metal

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Aluminum metal

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Reflection is when

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Energy carried by a wave is bounced off a surface