THERMAL ENERGY AND HEAT TRANSFER VOCAB

Front

What is the process called when two objects transmit heat by physically touching?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the amount of heat in a substance or object called?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is the term for heat transmitted through waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

What do we call a substance that does not allow the passage of heat or sound?

Back

Insulator

Front

What is the form of energy that is transferred between systems or objects with different temperatures?

Back

Heat

Front

What is the term for the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) due to the movement of the fluid itself?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is the term for materials that allow heat to pass through easily?

Back

Conductors

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred from the sun to the Earth?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the term for the energy that is transferred as heat when there is a temperature difference?

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Heat Transfer