Energy And Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
What item is used to measure temperature?
A
A thermometer
2
Q
State the unit of temperature
A
Degrees Celsius
3
Q
State the unit of energy
A
J, joules
4
Q
What is the benefit of using a digital thermometer over a standard laboratory one?
A
Measures continually, recorded on a computer, more precise measurements
5
Q
What do we mean by the thermal energy store if something?
A
The total energy stored in the form of heat due to particles moving + having kinetic energy
6
Q
Rank solids, liquids and gases in terms of their average energy of particles starting from the least
A
Solids, Liquids, Gases
7
Q
What are three things that affect the thermal energy of an object?
A
- mass of the material
- type of material it’s made of
- temp rise of the material
8
Q
Which way does the (heat) energy always move?
A
Hot to cold
