Thermal Energy Transfer

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What happens to particles as they heat up?

Back

They speed up.

Front

Warm air rises and cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

Back

Convection.

Front

Heat transfers from an area of ____ temperature to an area of ___ temperature.

Back

High to low.

Front

Which example below is an example of convection?

Back

The attic is warmer than the basement.

Front

What is the definition of CONDUCTION?

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When heat transfers from objects that are touching.

Front

What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object.

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through direct contact called?

Back

Conduction.

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through fluids (liquids and gases) called?

Back

Convection.

Front

What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

What happens to the density of warm air?

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It becomes less dense and rises.