Heat Unit Review

Front

What is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves called?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object?

Back

Temperature

Front

How does heat flow?

Back

Always from warm to cold.

Front

What happens to a huge rock at the state park during the day?

Back

It gets hot due to radiation from the Sun.

Front

Which substance's temperature will increase most rapidly when placed in a warmer room: Iron, Aluminum, Lead, or Zinc?

Back

Lead.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total kinetic energy of all the particles in an object.

Front

What is the difference between temperature and thermal energy?

Back

Temperature measures the average kinetic energy, while thermal energy is the total energy of all particles.

Front

What is an example of conduction?

Back

A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.