Thermal Energy Bonus Flashcard

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What is the energy of the movement of particles in a substance?

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Kinetic energy

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What is the transfer of heat by the circular movement of molecules in fluids (liquids and gases)?

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Convection

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What happens when ice cubes melt in a glass?

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Heat is transferred from the warmer water to the ice cubes.

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Which is an example of radiation?

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Getting hot from lying in the sun.

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Which statement is true?

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The quicker a molecule moves, the warmer it is.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in a substance.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is an example of conduction?

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Touching a hot stove.

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What is the difference between temperature and thermal energy?

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Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles, while thermal energy is the total energy of all particles.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well.