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energy and heat
Term | Definition |
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Energy transformation | Takes place when energy changes from one form into another form. |
Law of conservation of energy | The law conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed. |
Efficiency | the ratio of useful output energy to input energy. |
Kinetic theory of matter | states that all of the particles that make up matter are constantly in motion. |
Temperature | a measure of the average kinetic energy of all the particles |
Degree | are equally spaced units between two points. |
Thermometer | Thermometer is an instrument for temp. |
Thermal energy | is the total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance. |
Heat | is the energy transferred from an object at a higher temp to an object at a lower temp. |
Calorie | is equal to the amount of energy needed to raise the temp of 1 g of water by 1 c. |
Conduction | the transfer of energy as heat from one substance to another through direct contact. |
Conductor | is a material that transfers heat very well. |
Insulator | is a material is a poor conductor of heat. |
Convection | is the transfer of energy as heat by the moment of a liquid or gas. |
Radiation | is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves. |