Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object called?

Back

Temperature

Front

What happens to hot objects as they cool?

Back

Thermal energy in the object is transferred to the surrounding air.

Front

Which of the following is an insulator? Silver, Copper, Mechanical pencil, or Plastic?

Back

Plastic

Front

In which direction does heat transfer occur?

Back

Only from warm objects to colder ones.

Front

What is radiation in terms of thermal energy transfer?

Back

A method of thermal energy transfer that moves through empty space.

Front

What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of all the particles in an object.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

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

Front

What is an example of a good conductor of heat?

Back

Metals like copper and silver.

Front

What is an example of a good insulator?

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Materials like rubber, glass, and plastic.