Thermal Energy, Temperature and Heat

Front

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

Back

Temperature

Front

What does the symbol '°C' represent?

Back

Celsius degrees

Front

In which direction does heat transfer occur?

Back

Only from warm objects to colder ones

Front

What scale does the symbol '°F' represent?

Back

Fahrenheit scale

Front

What state of water is represented by ice?

Back

Solid state

Front

What is the term for the total energy of all the particles in an object?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

What is the temperature at which all molecular motion stops?

Back

Absolute zero

Front

What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

Back

100 degrees Celsius

Front

What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?

Back

0 degrees Celsius

Front

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

Back

Conduction