Thermal Energy VOCAB Flashcard

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What is a medium in terms of energy transfer?

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A substance that makes possible the transfer of energy from one location to another, especially through waves.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of thermal energy between objects in direct contact with each other.

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What are molecules?

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A group of two or more atoms that form the smallest identifiable unit into which a pure substance can be divided.

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Which of the following describes convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy through currents in liquids and gases.

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What is temperature a measure of?

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The average kinetic energy of the particles in matter.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance.

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows heat to flow through it easily.

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What is radiation in terms of energy transfer?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

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