Mr.P thermal energy Flashcards
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1
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What is thermal energy?
A
Thermal energy is kinetic energy.
2
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What is heat?
A
Heat is the movement of energy from one object to another.
3
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What is conduction?
A
Heat transper through touch
4
Q
What is convection
A
Convection is a type of heat transfer that can only happen in liquids and gases.
5
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What is Radiation?
A
Heat transfer through invisable space
6
Q
What is a conductor?
A
Materials that allow heat engery to move through them.
7
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What is an insulator?
A
a material which does not easily allow heat and/or electricity to pass through it
8
Q
What is Thermal Equilibrium?
A
Thermal equilibrium is two object becoming equal in temp. at contact
9
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What is the law of conservation of energy?
A
energy is not made or destroyed
