Thermal energy exchange between objects of different temperatures
heat transfer
15
Thermal energy that is transferred through empty space
radiation
20
Thermal energy that is transferred when two objects of different temperatures touch
conduction
25
The transfer of heat by the movement of currents of liquid or gas
convection
5
The average kinetic energy of all the particles in a material
temperature
10
When ice cubes melt in a glass of water, a current forms in which heat energy moves from particles with a higher temperature to particles with a __________ temperature.
lower
15
Materials such as metal and wire are good __________ because heat can easily transfer through them.
conductors
20
__________ energy always moves from objects with higher temperatures to objects with lower temperatures.
thermal
25
Insulators __________ thermal energy transfer.
minimize
5
The relationship between the temperature of a system and the total energy of the system depends on what factors?
The type, states, and amount of matter in the system
10
Four metal cubes, each at a different starting temperature, are placed in contact with each other. Which of the following describes the most likely flow of thermal energy in this situation?
Cube #1 to Cube #3
15
Different containers were filled with hot water and the temperature of the water was measured and recorded over time. Based on the graph, which material was best at transferring thermal energy.
Material 2
20
An investigation to determine which material can maximize heat energy transfer would most likely include which of the following?
Hot water placed in containers made of different substances, Ice places in containers made of different substances.
25
Which of the following does not affect the relationship between temperature and total energy in a system - color of matter, type of matter, size of matter, amount of matter
color of matter
20
Describe what happens to solid ice when the amount of thermal energy increases.