Temperature and Thermal Energy

Temperature

Measure of average kinetic energy of particles.

Thermal Energy

Total kinetic energy of all particles in an object.

Heat

Energy transfer from hot to cooler objects.

Fahrenheit Freezing Point

32

Celsius Freezing Point

0

Kelvin Freezing Point

273

Absolute Zero

Lowest temperature; particle motion stops.

Conduction

Heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

Convection

Heat transfer by movement of fluids; creates circular patterns.

Radiation

Heat transfer via electromagnetic waves; no matter needed.

Kinetic Energy

Energy of motion of particles in matter.

Fahrenheit absolute zero

-460

Celsius absolute zero

-273

Kelvin absolute zero

0

Fahrenheit Boiling Point

212

Celsius Boiling Point

100

Kelvin Boiling Poin

373