Heat and Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
What is thermal energy?
A
Sum of potential and kinetic energy of an object
the vibrating particles
2
Q
So, what is temperature?
A
Average kinetic energy of particles
3
Q
Is there a limit to how fast the particles are moving?
A
No, so there is no max temp.
4
Q
Is there a limit to how slow particles are moving?
A
Yes, so there is a min temp. which is when particles are not moving
5
Q
What’s the temp. called when particles aren’t moving
A
Absolute zero
6
Q
What is heat?
A
Transfer of themal energy from one object to another
7
Q
Heat can only flow when..
A
there is a diff. in thermal energy
From hot to cold
