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WorksheetsThermal Energy
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
True or False: An object can contain thermal energy even if it is not hot?
True
False
Thermal energy is...
Total KE of all the particles in matter.
Total KE & PE of all the particles in matter.
Total PE of all the particles in matter.
Heat is...
Thermal energy that is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object.
Thermal energy that is transferred from a cooler object to a warmer object.
Temperature is...
The measure of the average potential energy of the individual particles of matter
The measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles of matter
What is the lowest temperature possible? No more thermal energy can be removed from matter at that temperature.
20C/293K Room Temperature
-273C/0K Absolute Zero
0C/273K Water Freezes
What does thermal energy depend on? (pick 3)
the number of particles in an object
the temperature of the object
the viscosity of the object
the arrangement of the object's particles
The transfer of energy from one particle of matter to another within an object or between 2 objects that are in direct contact.
conduction
convection
contraction
radiation
The transfer of energy by the movement of currents in a fluid.
insulation
radiation
conduction
convection
The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.
conduction
convection
radiation
insulation
These currents move in a circular motion
conduction
convection
radiation
Heat from hand melting an ice cube is an example of...
conduction
convection
radiation
Thermal energy moving in a hot cup of coffee is an example of...
conduction
convection
radiation
Thermal energy from a campfire is an example of...
conduction
convection
radiation
Material the DOES move heat/electricity easily from one object to another is
conductor
insulator
Material the DOES NOT move heat/electricity easily from one object to another is
conductor
insulator
