Vocab List -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 a material; it is measured with a thermometer in degrees (usually Celcius 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

Temperature scale, used largely in the USA, on which water freezes at 32F and water boils at 212F.

Question 5

Celcius

Answer 5

A denoting scale of temperature of which water freezes at 0c and boils at 100c 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

Transfer of thermal energy by contact.

Question 8

Convection

Answer 8

Transfer of thermal energy by currents.

Question 9

Radiation

Answer 9

Any form of energy that radiates outward from a source.

Question 10

Solid

Answer 10

A state of matter with definite volume and shape.

Question 11

Liquid

Answer 11

A state of matter with a definite volume, but no definite shape.

Question 12

Gas

Answer 12

A form of matter with indefinite shape and volume.

Question 13

Conductor

Answer 13

A material that permits the flow of energy. (Electrical Conductor)(Thermal Conductor)

Question 14

Insulator

Answer 14

Prevents the transfer of thermal energy.

Question 15

Conservation of energy

Answer 15

A principle stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can be altered from one form to another.

Question 16

State of matter

Answer 16

Distinct forms of matter known in everyday experience: solid, liquid, and gas; also referred to as phases.