Thermal Energy Review

Front

What is thermal energy associated with?

Back

Kinetic and potential energy of particles.

Front

What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in an object?

Back

Temperature.

Front

If Object A has a temperature of 42 degrees and Object B has a temperature of 37 degrees, which direction does energy transfer?

Back

From Object A to Object B.

Front

In which direction does heat always move?

Back

From hot to cold.

Front

What happens to a cold metal earring placed on a desk at room temperature?

Back

Both the earring and the desk will be at room temperature.

Front

Define temperature.

Back

Temperature is the measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in an object.

Front

What is the difference between heat and thermal energy?

Back

Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from one object to another due to a temperature difference.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.