Thermal energy flashcard

Front

In which state of matter do particles move fastest?

Back

Gas

Front

What does it mean if water has a higher specific heat than air?

Back

Water takes more energy to heat than air.

Front

What creates warmth when you rub your hands together quickly?

Back

Friction

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when spaghetti is boiling in a pot of water?

Back

Convection

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when holding a snowball?

Back

Conduction

Front

Define thermal energy.

Back

Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

Front

What is specific heat?

Back

Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.