Thermal Energy Transfer

Front

What are materials that allow heat to easily transfer through them?

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Conductors

Front

When does thermal energy transfer stop?

Back

When both objects are the same temperature.

Front

What is the transfer of heat by the movement of currents of liquid or gas called?

Back

Convection

Front

What do insulators do to thermal energy transfer?

Back

Minimize thermal energy transfer.

Front

In which direction does heat energy move when ice cubes melt in water?

Back

From particles with a higher temperature to particles with a lower temperature.

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact?

Back

Conduction.

Front

What is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation.

Front

Give an example of a good conductor of heat.

Back

Metal.

Front

Give an example of a good insulator of heat.

Back

Rubber.

Front

What happens to thermal energy when two objects at different temperatures come into contact?

Back

Heat flows from the hotter object to the cooler object.