Heat and Energy

This unit measures the amount of heat.

• calorie
• watt
• meter

• joule

Energy produced by the movement of electrons.

• Nuclear energy
• Thermal energy
• Electrical energy
• Mechanical energy

The transfer of heat through direct contact between objects.

• Convection
• Conduction
• Radiation
• Insulation

This device converts sunlight into electricity.

• Solar panel
• Geothermal generator
• Hydroelectric dam
• Wind turbine

A material that does not allow heat or electricity to pass through easily.

• Insulator
• Refrigerant
• Superconductor
• Conductor

The process of transferring heat through the movement of particles in a fluid.

• Insulation
• Convection
• Radiation
• Conduction

A form of energy produced by the vibration of particles.

• Sound energy
• Chemical energy
• Nuclear energy
• Thermal energy

The energy of motion.

• Nuclear energy
• Thermal energy
• Kinetic energy
• Potential energy

A device used to measure temperature.

• anemometer
• thermometer
• hygrometer
• barometer

The flow of heat through space in the form of electromagnetic waves.

• Insulation
• Radiation
• Convection
• Conduction