Heat & Heat Transfer

Front

What is the total energy of all the particles in an object?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when heated air or water rises to the top of denser, cooler air or water?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the process of heating a pan on a stove called?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the only form of heat transfer that does not require matter?

Back

Radiation

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs only in fluids, such as water or air?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

What happens to the density of air when it is heated?

Back

It decreases, causing it to rise.

Front

What is the process called when cold water sinks and warm water rises in a pot?

Back

Convection currents