How Air Gets Heated - Honors

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A tennis ball rolling across the court.

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What is density?

Back

Density is the amount of mass in a given volume.

Front

What tool is used to measure temperature?

Back

A thermometer.

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What happens to kinetic energy as an object's speed increases?

Back

The kinetic energy increases.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

Back

Reflection is light bouncing off a surface.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and the movement of air molecules?

Back

As temperature increases, air molecules move faster.

Front

Define convection.

Back

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

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What is conduction?

Back

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

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What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.