Thermal Energy Transfer Flashcard Review

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Insulators __________ thermal energy transfer.

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The transfer of heat by the movement of currents of liquid or gas is called __________.

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convection

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Which material was most effective at transferring thermal energy in the experiment?

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Material 2

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The relationship between the temperature of a system and the total energy of the system depends on what factors?

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The type, states, and amount of matter in the system.

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When ice cubes melt in a glass of water, heat energy moves from particles with a higher temperature to particles with a __________ temperature.

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lower

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What is the main purpose of an insulator?

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To reduce the transfer of thermal energy.

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

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The temperature increases.