Thermal and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the movement of thermal energy from a hotter object to a colder one called?

Back

Heat

Front

Which sample has the higher temperature if the molecules are moving faster and have more average kinetic energy?

Back

Sample A

Front

What is the total energy of all the particles in a sample of matter called?

Back

Thermal Energy

Front

In the example of a glass of lemonade with ice, explain the movement of thermal energy.

Back

Heat is moving from the lemonade to the ice.

Front

What type of thermal energy transfer is warming a man from a fire?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total energy of all the particles in a substance.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.