Thermal Equilibrium TEK 6.9B

Front

What happens when a cold spoon is placed in a hot bowl of oatmeal?

Back

The spoon and the oatmeal become the same temperature.

Front

What happens when James steps onto a cold tile floor after a hot shower?

Back

Heat from his feet is transferred to the tile floor.

Front

What is the process called where warmer substances rise and cooler substances sink in liquids or gases?

Back

Convection.

Front

What is thermal equilibrium?

Back

The condition where two substances in physical contact exchange no heat energy and are at the same temperature.

Front

In which direction does heat always move?

Back

Heat always moves from hot to cold.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is an example of convection?

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

Front

What is an example of conduction?

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.