Thermal Energy 1

Front

What is the term for moving energy from one object to another?

Back

Transfer

Front

What type of energy does an object have because it is moving?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

Temperature is a measure of the ____________________ of the molecules of a thing.

Back

Average kinetic energy

Front

What do we call the moment when two objects hit each other?

Back

Collision

Front

When a thing gets colder, its molecules are moving slower and have ____ kinetic energy.

Back

Less

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total energy of all the particles in an object.

Front

What happens to the kinetic energy of molecules when temperature increases?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

Back

Higher temperature means higher average kinetic energy of molecules.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact.

Front

What is convection?

Back

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