Thermal Energy Review

Front

What type of radiation do we feel as heat from the sun?

Back

Infrared Radiation

Front

What type of energy transfer occurs when the sun melts a popsicle?

Back

Radiation

Front

Why do black objects feel hotter than light objects on a sunny day?

Back

Black objects absorb more energy than light objects.

Front

What happens to molecular movement as temperature increases?

Back

Molecular motion increases.

Front

Which has the most thermal energy: a pot of boiling water, a pot of cold water, a bathtub full of water, or a kitchen sink full of water?

Back

A bathtub full of water.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

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

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What is convection?

Back

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

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What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves.

Front

How does color affect heat absorption?

Back

Darker colors absorb more heat than lighter colors.