Thermal energy definitions Flashcards
1
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Define thermal energy
A
The total potential energy and total kinetic energy posses by the particles in a substance
2
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Define temperature
A
A measurement of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance
3
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Define Heat
A
The transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler one
4
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Define Specific heat capacity
A
The amount of energy required in joules to change the temperature
5
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Define Latent heat
A
The total amount of thermal energy transferred between warm and cool objects
6
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Define Latent heat capacity
A
The amount of thermal energy required to change the state of a substance
