Thermal Energy Transfer

Question 1

Thermal Energy

Answer 1

The total kinetic (motion) energy of tiny particles that make up matter. The faster the particles move, the warmer the matter becomes.

Question 2

Temperature

Answer 2

The average kinetic energy of all the particles of material; is measured with a thermometer in degrees ( usually Celsius or Fahrenheit).

Question 3

Heat transfer

Answer 3

The flow of thermal energy depending on the nature of the matter the size of the sample, and the temperature of the environment.

Question 4

Fahrenheit

Answer 4

Fahrenheit of or denoting a scale of temperature on which water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees under standard conditions.

Question 5

Celsius

Answer 5

Celsius of or denoting a scale of temperature on which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees under standard conditions.

Question 6

Kelvin

Answer 6

The SI base unit of thermodynamic temperature, equal in magnitude to the degree celsius.

Question 7

Conduction

Answer 7

Is a transfer of thermal energy by contact.