Energy Transfer

Front

What type of energy is associated with the movement of electrons within copper wires?

Back

Electrical energy is the energy associated with the movement of electrons.

Front

How does heat from the sun travel to Earth?

Back

Heat from the sun travels to Earth by radiation.

Front

What is conduction in terms of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction is the form of heat transfer that occurs between two surfaces or objects that are in direct contact.

Front

What is convection in terms of heat transfer?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

Front

What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation.

Front

What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.

Front

What is the difference between heat and temperature?

Back

Heat is the transfer of thermal energy between objects, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.