Thermal Energy Flashcards
1
Q
The total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance
A
Thermal Energy
2
Q
What is measured in joules and calories
A
Temperature
3
Q
The energy transferred from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature
A
Heat
4
Q
Energy in the form of heat always flows from ______ to _______
A
Hot to cold
5
Q
The transfer of energy as heat from one substance to another through direct contact
A
Conduction
6
Q
Is a material that transfer heat very well
A
Conductor
7
Q
Is a material that is a poor conductor of heat
A
Insulator
8
Q
Is the transfer of energy as heat by the movement of a liquid or gas.
A
Convection
9
Q
Is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves
A
Radiation
