Thermal Energy Flashcardizz

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What is specific heat capacity?

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The amount of thermal energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1°C.

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What is conduction?

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Transfer of thermal energy through direct contact.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when thermal energy is transferred to it?

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It increases.

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Which of the following is an example of radiation?

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The Sun warming your skin.

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What is the correct formula for calculating thermal energy (Q)?

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Q = m × c × ΔT.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is convection?

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Transfer of thermal energy through fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid.

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles.

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What is the role of insulators?

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Materials that reduce the transfer of thermal energy.

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What is an example of a good conductor of heat?

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Metals like copper and aluminum.