Final Heat Energy Flashcard

Front

Heat flows from cooler objects to warmer objects

Back

False

Front

How do molecules move when something is warm?

Back

They move faster

Front

What does a thermometer measure?

Back

Temperature

Front

Which of the following is an example of conduction? (Burning your hand with the monkey bars)

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact.

Front

How does convection work?

Back

By mixing hot and cold air or water.

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).

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

Back

The temperature increases.

Front

What happens to the molecules in a solid when heated?

Back

They vibrate faster.