Science.4thgrade.Kenna.Thermalengerystudyguide Flashcards
Explain why boiling water in a pot on the stove is example of conduction
Because Conduction happens when things are touching
What is heat?
The transfer of thermal energy from one piece of matter to another
What is a real-life example of thermal energy being transferred from one object to another?
Walking on hot sand with bare feet
What is Energy?
The ability to cause a change
What is a real-life example of thermal energy being transferred from one object to another?
Touching a hot faucet
What is a real-life example of thermal energy being transferred from one object to another?
Holding an ice cube
What is Temperature?
A Measure of the average energy of motion of the particles in matter
What is the transfer of thermal energy
Conduction, Convection, Radiation,
What is a real-life example of thermal energy being transferred from one object to another?
Lips on a cold can of soda
What happens to molecules when heat is removed?
When heat is removed molecules move slower and move together.
What happens to molecules when heat is added?
When heat is added molecules move faster and spread apart
What is Thermal Energy?
The energy of the random motion of particles in matter
