Thermal Energy Transformations Flashcards

The ability to do work. The force that causes things to move. The two main types of energy are kinetic and potential.

A group of items or parts that work together and interact to perform some function or task.

The energy an object has because of motion. Kinetic energy depends on the mass of an object and its speed.

A type of renewable energy source that comes from the sun. Solar panels use a solar cell to convert the sun’s light energy into electrical energy.

To make sure that there is as much as possible.

Conserve means save. Energy is always saved. New energy can never be created. Energy can never be destroyed. - It can be transformed into another form of energy. - It can be transferred to another location.

A measure of average kinetic energy of the atoms and molecules in a material. The faster the molecules vibrate, the higher the temperature. We use °F in the United States but for science and in most of the world, we use °C.

Heat is the movement/transfer of thermal energy from a hotter area to a cooler area.

A tiny portion of matter. A particle can be as small as a molecule.

The process of looking carefully at someone or something in order to gain information.