Heat And Temperature Flashcards
What happens if an object is warmer than its surroundings?
Then the energy flows from the object to the surroundings and the object cools down
What is the difference between heat and temperature?
The temperature of an object tells us how hot something is and heat is a form of energy measured in joules
What happens if an object is cooler than its surroundings?
It gains energy from its surroundings and warms up
How does a thermogram show how hot an object is?
By using different colours for different temperatures
What is the hottest area in a thermogram?
White
Why will a hot drink cool down?
Because energy is transferred from its surroundings. Energy is transferred until the temperature of the drink is the same as its surroundings
How does energy flow?
From hot to cold
