Thermal Energy

Front

Q= mcΔT

Back

The formula for heat.

Front

Temperature

Back

The average kinetic energy of the particles of a substance.

Front

Specific heat

Back

A constant specific to each substance. The amount of heat needed to warm one gram of the substance one degree C.

Front

Calorimetry

Back

Calorimetry is the measurement of heat transfer.

Front

Absolute zero

Back

The temperature at which atoms no longer move.

Front

Thermal energy

Back

The total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in an object.

Front

Heat transfer

Back

The movement of thermal energy from one object to another.

Front

Conduction

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

Convection

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Front

Radiation

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.