Heat: Transfer of Thermal Energy

Front

What is the type of thermal energy transfer that causes a camp fire to warm us?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the transfer of thermal energy that causes a metal spoon in hot liquid to get hot?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is a substance with a high heat capacity?

Back

Water

Front

What describes the motion energy of particles?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

A light can be used to keep food warm because it transfers thermal energy by __________.

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the movement of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) called?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is the term for the energy that is transferred from one object to another due to a temperature difference?

Back

Heat

Front

What is the term for materials that do not conduct heat well?

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Insulators