Thermal Energy

Front

What state of matter has molecules that move the fastest?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the process of heat transfer where molecules directly transfer kinetic energy through contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

What type of electromagnetic waves provide the warm energy we feel from the sun and other heat sources?

Back

Infrared rays

Front

In which state of matter do molecules vibrate in place but do not change positions relative to each other?

Back

Solid

Front

In which state of matter are molecules spaced very far apart and move freely through space?

Back

Gas

Front

What is the process of heat transfer that occurs in fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid itself?

Back

Convection

Front

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

Back

Radiation

Front

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid

Front

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

Back

Heat