Thermal Equilibrium TEK 6.9B

Front

What happens to the temperature if I add ice cubes to a glass of soda?

Back

The heat transfers from the coke to the ice.

Front

What will happen to a cold metal earring placed on a desk at room temperature?

Back

Both the earring and the desk will be at room temperature.

Front

Why does the water get cold when ice is added?

Back

The heat from the water moved into the ice.

Front

Heat always moves from _____________ to ______________.

Back

hot; cold.

Front

Energy will always be transferred from the...

Back

hotter sample to the colder sample.

Front

What is thermal equilibrium?

Back

A state where two objects in contact reach the same temperature.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a hot object when it is placed in a cooler environment?

Back

The temperature of the hot object decreases.