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Thermal Energy 6.P.3
Thermal Energy 19-20
Question | Answer |
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The transfer of heat through a material by the collision of atoms. | Thermal Energy |
The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is touching. | Conduction |
The transfer of heat by movement of a liquid or gas. | Convection |
The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves in an empty space. | Radiation |
A material that easily allows the flow of heat from one object to another. | Conductor |
A material that DOES NOT allow the flow of heat energy from one object to another. | Insulator |
The measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in matter. | Temperature |
The energy transferred from a hotter object to a cooler one. It is directly related to the amount of a substance. | Heat |
Customary scale used for measuring temperature. Freezing point is 32 degrees and boiling point is 212 degrees | Fahrenheit |
Metric scale used for measuring temperature. Freezing point is 0 degrees and boiling point is 100 degrees. | Celsius |