Thermal Energy Flashcard Review

Front

Thermal energy always moves from the object with the ___ temp. to the object with a ____ temp until they are equal.

Back

Warmer / Colder

Front

What is a substance that resists the flow of an electric charge or thermal energy?

Back

Insulator

Front

Insulators _______________ thermal energy transfer.

Back

Minimize (slow down)

Front

Materials, such as metals, are good ____ because thermal energy easily moves through them.

Back

Conductors

Front

The relationship between temperature and total energy depends on all of the following EXCEPT:

Back

Color of Matter

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total kinetic energy of all particles in an object.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows thermal energy or electric charge to flow through it easily.