Thermal Energy

Thermal Energy

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS3-3, MS-PS1-4, MS-PS3-4

+5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total kinetic and potential energy of all particles in an object.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the law of conservation of energy state?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to thermal energy when ice melts?

Back

Thermal energy is absorbed by the ice, causing it to change from solid to liquid.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does heat transfer occur in a vacuum?

Back

Heat transfer occurs through radiation, as there are no particles to conduct or convect heat.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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