Heat: Transfer of Thermal Energy

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What is the process called when thermal energy is transferred through direct contact between materials?

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Conduction

Front

What is the term for the energy that is associated with the motion of particles in a substance?

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Thermal energy

Front

Which substance is known for having a high heat capacity, allowing it to store more thermal energy?

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Water

Front

What type of thermal energy transfer occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection

Front

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

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Radiation

Front

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

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Temperature

Front

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

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Heat

Front

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

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Convection

Front

What is the term for the ability of a material to absorb and retain heat?

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Heat capacity

Front

What is the phenomenon called when heat is transferred from the sun to the Earth?

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Radiation