Thermal Energy Flashcards
What is a Conductor?
A material that transfers
heat energy quickly or easily.
What is an Insulator?
Something that prevents or slows down heat energy transfer.
What is Radiation?
Radiation occurs when heat is transferred through invisible waves.
What is Heat?
Heat is the movement of energy from one object to another.
What is Conduction?
Conduction only happens when the different objects are touching. The heat moves from the warmer to cooler object.
What is Convection?
Convection occurs when heat moves through air or through a liquid.
What is Thermal Energy?
Thermal energy is caused by heat or temperature.
What is Thermal Equilibrium?
When two objects in contact with each other reach the same temperature.
Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy that can not created nor destroyed. It’s only transferred.
