Pre Test - Thermal, Heat, Temperature

Front

What is the total energy of all the particles in a substance called?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

What occurs when heat is passed on by direct contact of particles?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the movement that transfers heat in a fluid called?

Back

Convection

Front

What are the three scales used to measure temperature?

Back

Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin

Front

What is a material that doesn’t allow heat to pass through it easily called?

Back

Insulator

Front

What is the term for the measure of how hot or cold something is?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through empty space?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the main difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Back

A conductor allows heat to pass through easily, while an insulator does not.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for thermal energy?

Back

Joules (J)

Front

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

Back

It increases.