Other form of energy Flashcards
The energy due to motion of molecules within a mass is called
heat
What can you expect as an object is heated?
the molecules will move faster
Friction always produces heat.
true
Friction is produced when work is done.
true
Whenever energy is transformed from one form to another, and friction occurs, some of that energy is lost by being changed into
heat
As the speed of vibration of molecules increases, what property of the substance increases?
temperature, heat, energy
An indirect (related) measurement of the speed of molecules is made with a(n)
thermometer
The amount of molecular vibration is directly related to the measurement of
temperature
The transfer of heat through a solid is accomplished by _____.
conduction
Conduction does not work well in metals.
False
The transfer of heat through the motion of a fluid or gas is accomplished by _____.
convection
Heat is transferred throughout the atmosphere primarily by
convection
The earth’s surface transfers heat to the atmosphere primarily by
radiation
The primary method by which one object transfers energy to another distant object is _____.
radiation
The primary method by which two connected objects transfer heat to one another is _____.
conduction
