Test: Thermal Energy

Front

Which is the best surface for absorbing heat radiation? Options: shiny white, shiny black, dull white, dull black

Back

dull black

Front

The transfer of energy as heat through a material

Back

thermal conduction

Front

Particles that make up matter are in constant motion. True or False?

Back

True

Front

The faster particles move the less kinetic energy they have. True or False?

Back

False

Front

Temperature is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What does C represent in the equation Q = m ( (Tf – Ti) ( C?

Back

Specific heat

Front

_____ is a measure of the average kinetic energy of all the particles that make up an object.

Back

Temperature

Front

a measurement of the average motion of the particles in a substance or object

Back

temperature

Front

the total energy of the particles that make up any matter

Back

thermal energy

Front

a flow of energy from warmer matter to cooler matter

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heat