PS Ch 6 Energy 2024

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What is solar heating?

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A method of heating water using energy from the Sun, often involving a large tank and pumps to circulate the heated water.

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What does temperature measure?

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The average kinetic energy of all the particles in an object.

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Does burning fuel in a truck engine produce heat and kinetic energy?

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True, burning fuel generates heat that causes gases to expand, producing kinetic energy.

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Which is a better insulator: air or aluminum?

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Air is a better insulator than aluminum.

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Do shiny materials absorb radiant energy?

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False, shiny materials tend to reflect radiant energy rather than absorb it.

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What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) due to differences in temperature.

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What is radiation in terms of energy transfer?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light or heat.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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A state in which two objects in contact with each other reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

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What is specific heat capacity?

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.