Chapter 6 - Thermal Energy

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A substance generally expands when its ______________ increases.

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thermal energy

Front

The state of a substance depends on the amount of __________________ energy it possesses.

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thermal

Front

A stove burner heating the bottom of a pot is an example of which type of heat transfer?

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Conduction

Front

Temperature is a measure of the average ____________________ of each particle within an object.

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kinetic energy

Front

A device that converts heat into work is called a _____________.

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heat engine

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What is thermal energy?

Back

The total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance.

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the energy transferred between substances, while temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles.

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What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.