Thermal Equilibrium

Front

What is a measure of how hot or cold something is?

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Temperature

Front

What is the condition where two substances in physical contact with each other exchange no heat energy?

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Thermal Equilibrium

Front

What is the unit for measuring heat energy?

Back

Joules

Front

In which direction does heat always travel?

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From hot to cold objects

Front

If Object A has a temperature of 42 degrees and Object B is 37 degrees, which direction should the energy transfer?

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From Object A to Object B

Front

What is the term for the energy that is transferred due to a temperature difference?

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Heat

Front

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

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Conduction

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through fluids (liquids or gases)?

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Convection

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation

Front

What is the specific heat capacity?

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.