THERMAL ENERGY FLASHCARD

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How does heat transfer?

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Heat transfers from hot to cold.

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What is conduction?

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Heat transfer through direct contact.

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What is temperature?

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The average amount of kinetic energy in particles.

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What is radiation?

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Electromagnetic waves.

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Is conduction through direct contact?

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Yes.

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What is convection?

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Heat transfer through the movement of fluids.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the energy transferred due to temperature difference; temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles.

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What are the three methods of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot in a pot of boiling water.