Energy Transformation and Heat Transfer

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What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential energy.

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True or False: Heat is transferred to your hand above a burner by radiation.

Back

True.

Front

Which device transforms electrical energy into thermal energy?

Back

Electric heater.

Front

True or False: According to the law of conservation of energy, mechanical energy can be changed to heat energy.

Back

True.

Front

At which point is kinetic energy highest when a pendulum swings? (1, 2, 3, or 4)

Back

3.

Front

What is the energy of motion called?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through direct contact called?

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Conduction.

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through fluids (liquids and gases) called?

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Convection.

Front

What is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves called?

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Radiation.

Front

What is the principle that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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Law of conservation of energy.