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Thermal Energy Conductivity

Thermal Energy Conductivity

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Barbara White

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Thermal Energy Noun

[thur-muhl en-er-jee]

Back

Thermal Energy


The total kinetic energy of the moving atoms and molecules that make up a material or substance.

Example: The image shows particles moving from a hot area to a cold area, illustrating thermal energy transfer.
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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mass Noun

[mas]

Back

Mass


The measure of the amount of matter in an object, which is a key factor in thermal energy calculations.

Example: A balance scale shows the mass of an apple compared to a 1g weight, illustrating the measure of matter.
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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Temperature Noun

[tem-per-uh-cher]

Back

Temperature


A measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles that make up a substance or material.

Example: Particles in a hot area move faster than those in a cold area, showing temperature differences.
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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Kinetic Energy Noun

[ki-net-ik en-er-jee]

Back

Kinetic Energy


The form of energy that an object or a particle possesses by reason of its continuous motion.

Example: A cyclist moving down a hill gains kinetic energy due to motion.
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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Specific Heat Noun

[spuh-sif-ik heet]

Back

Specific Heat


The amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.

Example: Heating water and ice shows how different substances require different energy to change temperature.
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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Joule Noun

[jool]

Back

Joule


The standard international unit of measurement for work and energy, representing the transfer of energy between systems.

Example: Heating one end of a metal bar transfers thermal energy to the cooler end.
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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Thermal Conductor Noun

[thur-muhl kon-duhk-ter]

Back

Thermal Conductor


A material that allows thermal energy, or heat, to flow through it easily with minimal resistance.

Example: Heating one end of a metal bar transfers thermal energy to the cooler end.
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