Heat: Transfer of Thermal Energy

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The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another is called _________.

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heat

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________ describes the motion energy of particles.

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Thermal energy

Front

A light can be used to keep food warm because it transfers thermal energy by __________.

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radiation

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_________ is a substance with a high heat capacity.

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Water

Front

Where is water the least dense in a pot of boiling water?

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Farthest from heat source

Front

What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance?

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Temperature

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact?

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Conduction

Front

What is the movement of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) called?

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Convection

Front

What type of heat transfer does not require a medium?

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Radiation

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What happens to the density of water as it is heated?

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It decreases.