HT Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Thermal energy
A
The total kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance
The number of particles involved in makes a difference to the thermal energy
Heat
2
Q
Kinetic energy
A
Energy possessed by an object due to its motion of movement
3
Q
What is heat a tranfer of?
A
Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from one substance to another due to a difference in kinetic energy
Flows from high to low
4
Q
Temperature
A
It indicates the average kinetic energy of the particles in motion in a substance
