Thermal Energy Unit Review

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What is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object called?

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Thermal Energy

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Thermal energy is the __________ _________ energy of moving particles.

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total kinetic

Front

What is the best explanation for why a metal spoon feels warm after stirring hot chocolate?

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The spoon is a conductor.

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Temperature is the __________ _________ energy of moving particles.

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average kinetic

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When two objects are the same temperature, they have reached...

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Thermal Equilibrium

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What is the definition of thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of all particles in an object.

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What does it mean for two objects to be in thermal equilibrium?

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They are at the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows heat to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow heat to flow through it easily.

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How does heat transfer occur between two objects?

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Heat transfers from the hotter object to the cooler object.