Thermal Energy Flashcard

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What is the process of heat transfer using electromagnetic waves called?

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Radiation

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What is the process of heat transfer where molecules directly transfer kinetic energy through contact?

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Conduction

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What type of heat transfer occurs when the second story of a house is warmer than the first floor?

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Convection

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How does mass affect thermal energy in objects?

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Objects with more mass have higher thermal energy.

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What is the role of mittens in keeping hands warm during winter?

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Mittens act as insulators.

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Define thermal energy.

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through the movement of fluids.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well.

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Give an example of a good conductor of heat.

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Metals, such as copper and aluminum, are good conductors of heat.

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What happens to the thermal energy of a substance when it is heated?

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The thermal energy increases as the temperature of the substance rises.

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