Thermal Energy

This theory states that every solid, liquid, and gas is comprised of trillions of tiny particles that are constantly moving.

• The Theory of General Relativity

• The Theory of Spontaneous Generation

• The Theory of Natural Selection

• The Kinetic Theory of Matter

Thermal energy is the sum of _________ and __________ energy of the particles that make up the material.

• chemical and radiant

• chemical and electrical

• kinetic and potential

• potential and radiant

This is the average kinetic energy of the particles that make up a material.

• temperature

• heat

• thermal energy

• conduction

This device is called...

• a temperature taking thingy

• a thermostat

• an electronic thermometer

• a bulb thermometer

This device is...

• a digital electronic thermometer

• a bulb thermometer

• a thermostat

• a tongue depressor

The lowest temperature that is theoretically possible for any material is referred to as...

• the big chill

• absolute zero

• absolutely freezing

• ice, ice baby

Absolute zero equals (click all that are true)

• 0 Kelvin

• -273˚ Celsius

• 0˚ Centigrade

• -460˚ Fahrenheit

This is the movement of thermal energy from a warmer to a cooler object.

• heat

• temperature

• specific heat

• conduction

The transfer of thermal energy from one material to another by electromagnetic waves is...

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• none of the above

When I warm my hands over a radiator, this type of heat transfer takes place...

• conduction

• convection

• radiation