Unit 4 Flashcard #1 Review

Front

Which method of thermal energy transfer can travel through matter?

Back

conduction, convection, radiation

Front

What method of thermal energy transfer occurs because of temperature differences between gasses or liquids?

Back

convection

Front

What method of thermal energy transfer travels in the form of electromagnetic waves?

Back

radiation

Front

What method of thermal energy transfer is the direct transfer of heat between particles within a substance that are in direct contact?

Back

conduction

Front

The unit of measure for potential and kinetic energy is the ____________.

Back

joule

Front

Distance (height) and mass determine the amount of ____________ energy in an object.

Back

potential

Front

Distance (height) and mass determine the amount of ____________ energy in an object.

Back

potential

Front

An object falling from 50 meters will have ____________ potential energy than an object falling from 30 meters.

Back

more

Front

Two objects with different masses are about to fall from the same height. Which one will have the greatest potential energy?

Back

The object with the largest mass.

Front

The amount of kinetic energy in an object is determined by its _________.

Back

speed and mass