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Temperature
Average kinetic energy of molecules
What is the freezing point?
32 F
Law of conservation of energy
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred
Instrument to measure heat
thermometer
Kinetic Energy
Active energy, energy that is being used.
The internal energy of a substance?
Principle of Buoyancy
Hot air up cold air down
iron - types of heat transfer
conduction
convection
Potential Energy
Stored energy, energy that is not in use.
Conduction
Direct touch
Terrestrial Radiation
Atmosphere traps heat from the sun, keeps earth warm
sitting on the beach - types of heat transfer
radiation conduction
What is the boiling point?
212 F
Radiation
Electromagnetic waves through nothing
Conductor
Good for heat transfer
fire pit
conduction radiation
What is the healthy human temperature?
96 F
Conduction
Insulator
Bad at heat transfer, slower
Hot cup of coffee
Convection
conduction