Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Concepts

Front

What kind of energy is transferred when water is heated on a stove?

Back

Thermal energy.

Front

In which direction does heat always move?

Back

From warm areas to cold areas.

Front

What two factors does thermal energy depend on?

Back

Mass and Temperature.

Front

Does thermal energy stop moving when objects have the same temperature?

Back

True.

Front

What is a material that does not transfer heat well called?

Back

Insulator.

Front

What is the term for the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact?

Back

Conduction.

Front

What is the process called when thermal energy moves through fluids (liquids and gases)?

Back

Convection.

Front

What is the term for the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation.

Front

What happens to the thermal energy of an object when it is heated?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is thermal equilibrium?

Back

It is the state when two objects reach the same temperature and heat transfer stops.