Thermal Energy Transfer

Front

What is the total kinetic energy of particles that make up matter called?

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Thermal Energy

Front

What occurs when a cooler, denser mass of a liquid or gas replaces a warmer, less dense mass of a gas or liquid?

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Convection

Front

What is the transfer of thermal energy from one place to another by the movement of fluids?

Back

Convection

Front

How is heat transferred when you and your friends gather around a campfire?

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Radiation

Front

What is the original source of most of the energy that people use?

Back

By radiation from the sun.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

What is radiation?

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The transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

Front

Give an example of convection in everyday life.

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.