Chapter 14 (Heat and Temperature) Vocab Flashcard Review

Front

Instrument to measure temperature when sick

Back

Thermometer

Front

Temperature measures how hot or cold something is; it reflects the _________ of particles in an object.

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average kinetic energy

Front

Kinetic energy of an object is zero at ________

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zero Kelvin (absolute zero)

Front

Touching a hot spoon in tea is an example of heat transfer by:

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conduction

Front

Campfire emits energy as electromagnetic waves. Skin absorbs this energy, causing temperature change due to:

Back

radiation

Front

Heat transfer when touching a warm mug of hot chocolate?

Back

Conduction

Front

Conduction requires:

Back

direct contact

Front

Walking barefoot on hot asphalt transfers energy by:

Back

Conduction

Front

Heat energy from the sun is received by __________, the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves.

Back

radiation

Front

A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm. This is an example of ________.

Back

radiation