Thermal Energy, Thermal Energy Transfers

temperature

The AVERAGE kinetic energy of the particles of a object/substance.

Conduction

The transfer of energy from one object to another through direct contact. (touch)

Convection

in a liquid or gas, war mair rises and cool air sinks spreading heat in a circular pattern

Radiation

when heat transfers between two objects that are NOT touching, in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Kinetic Energy

the energy of motion

Three

Heat transfers ________ ways (how many)

Thermal Energy

the total amount of energy in all particles of an object/substance

Heat

Another name for the transfer of thermal energy between objects/substancs

Speed up

As matter is heated the molecules will _________.

Conductor

A material that transfers heat well

Insulator

A material that does not conduct heat well

Insulator examples

plastic, rubber, wood, glass, air

conductor examples

Aluminum, steel, copper and other metals

Conduction example

You burn your hand because you touch the handle of a pan that has been heating on a stove

Convection example

The heater by the window warming up the whole classroom

Radiation example

heat shining from the sun

thermometer

a tool used to measure temperature

Thermal Energy Transfer

Movement of thermal energy from hotter objects/areas to colder objects/areas

Rises

Hot/warm air ______________

Sinks

Cold/cool air ______________