Heat and Energy Transformation

A collection of vocabulary flashcards summarizing key concepts related to heat and energy transformation.

Heat

Energy that makes things warm or hot, comes from moving particles.

Temperature

A measure of how hot or cold something is, quantified in numerical terms.

Conduction

The method of heat transfer when two objects are in contact.

Convection

The method of heat transfer that takes place in fluids.

Radiation

Type of heat transfer that occurs through waves.

Celsius (ºC)

A temperature scale where water freezes at 0ºC and boils at 100ºC.

Fahrenheit (ºF)

A temperature scale where water freezes at 32ºF and boils at 212ºF.

Kelvin (K)

A temperature scale used in science, where 0 K is absolute zero.

Heat Transfer

Occurs in three main ways: conduction, convection, and radiation.

Average kinetic energy

The energy associated with the motion of particles in a substance.

Thermal energy

Another term for heat, relating to the energy of moving particles.

Interconverting Temperature

The process of converting temperature readings between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.

Heat dissipation

The process of losing heat to the surrounding environment.

Convection current

The movement within fluid due to differences in temperature and density.

Electromagnetic waves

Waves that carry radiation, allowing heat transfer across space.

Heat efficiency

How effectively a material conducts heat, with metals being the most effective.