Energy Test Review 2024

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What is the relationship between Temperature and Kinetic Energy?

Back

Temperature decreases when Kinetic Energy decreases.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection.

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How does heat from the sun travel to Earth?

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By radiation.

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How does thermal energy move in a closed system until thermal equilibrium is reached?

Back

It moves from warmer to cooler areas until equilibrium.

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What type of heat transfer takes place in liquids and gases?

Back

Convection.

Front

Define Kinetic Energy.

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is Thermal Equilibrium?

Back

A state where two objects in contact reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

Front

Explain Conduction.

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is Radiation in terms of heat transfer?

Back

The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

Back

The Sun.