Thermal Energy Tranfer

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Thermal energy that is transferred through empty space.

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Radiation

Front

Which of the following is a FALSE statement? Heat moves through solids by conduction, Molecules move faster in warmer substances, Warm water is denser than cold water, Heat moves through liquids and gases by convection.

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Warm water is denser than cold water.

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Thermal energy transfer through the movement of currents in liquids and gases.

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Convection

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A measure of the total energy of all the particles in a material.

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Thermal energy

Front

Thermal energy transfer that occurs when two objects of different temperature touch.

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Conduction

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The process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

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Conduction

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The movement of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid itself.

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Convection

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The transfer of thermal energy in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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Radiation

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The temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid.

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Melting point

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The temperature at which a substance changes from liquid to gas.

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Boiling point