Energy Transformation and Heat Transfer

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Temperature is a measure of ____________ of the particles in an object.

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the average kinetic energy.

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Heat is thermal energy transferred from one object to another because a difference in ___________________.

Back

temperature.

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According to the law of conservation of energy, mechanical energy can be changed to heat energy. True or False?

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True.

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A rock at the edge of a cliff has kinetic energy because of its position. True or False?

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False.

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____________ is the ability to cause change.

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Energy.

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What is energy transformation?

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object to another.

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What are the three methods of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Define convection.

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