Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer

Front

What is the movement of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object called?

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Heat

Front

What happens to particles as they cool down?

Back

They slow down.

Front

What is the process called when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact called?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves called?

Back

Radiation

Front

Why does a cold metal spoon placed in boiling water become hot?

Back

Thermal energy is transferred from the water to the spoon.

Front

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

Back

Temperature

Front

What happens to the thermal energy of a substance when it is heated?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the term for the energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement?

Back

Potential energy

Front

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

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Convection