Thermal Energy - Heat Transfer

Thermal Energy - Heat Transfer

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three types of heat transfer?

Back

The three types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. It occurs when two objects at different temperatures touch each other.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). It occurs when warmer areas of a liquid or gas rise and cooler areas sink.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium to travel through.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

An example of conduction is when your feet get warm while standing on hot sand.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

An example of convection is a hot air balloon rising as the air inside it is heated.

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