Thermal Energy

Front

When molecules in an object move faster, they have more _______.

Back

kinetic energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

This is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in an object.

Back

temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

The total kinetic and potential energy of the molecules in an object is known as _______.

Back

thermal energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

The transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object.

Back

heat

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

A process of heat transfer in which the molecules in substances directly transfer kinetic energy to each other through contact.

Back

conduction

Front

What is the term for the energy that is stored in an object due to its position or arrangement?

Back

potential energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

What is the process called where heat is transferred through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases)?

Back

convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What type of heat transfer does not require a medium and can occur in a vacuum?

Back

radiation

Front

What is the SI unit of temperature?

Back

Kelvin (K)

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy?

Back

As temperature increases, the average kinetic energy of the molecules increases.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4