Thermal Energy Transfer Flashcard Review

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What is the average kinetic energy of all the particles in a material?

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Temperature

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What does the relationship between temperature and total energy of a system NOT depend on?

Back

The color of the matter present.

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What is the transfer of heat by the movement of currents of liquid or gas called?

Back

Convection

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What material was most effective at transferring thermal energy in the experiment with hot water?

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Material 2

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What do insulators do to thermal energy transfer?

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What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows thermal energy to transfer easily.

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What is an insulator?

Back

A material that resists the transfer of thermal energy.

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How does temperature affect the movement of particles in a substance?

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Higher temperature increases particle movement.