Definitions
The sum of the kinetic and potential energy. Emits Heat.
thermal energy
Decrease in volume due to temperature decrease.
thermal contraction
Increase in volume due to temperature increase.
thermal expansion
Material that thermal energy flows through easily.
thermal conductor
Material that thermal energy does not flows through easily.
thermal insulator
Average kinetic energy.
temperature
When a balloon is in the cold it will....
Deflate
Transfer of thermal energy by particles moving.
Think of what we usually call an oven. _____oven
Convection
A metal used for wiring electricity.
Copper
A hat
Transfer of thermal energy by collisions.
Conduction
What will happen if you take hot dishes out of the oven and you put them in the fridge?
They will break.
When a balloon heats up it will...
Expand
This is a conductor we used to write with...
Lead
This item helps to protects you in your car from lightning.
Tire
Thermal energy needed to increase temperature 1 degree.
Specific Heat
In winter car tires...
Deflate/lose air
Bridges and railroads are built to adapt to this on a summer day...
Buckling/Gaps
A conductor item used when cooking?
A pan/pot
We put this in our homes to keep warm?
Insulation
The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.
Radiation
What happens to power lines in the winter?
They can break.
What happens to power lines in the summer?
They droop.
This metal is used in instruments.
Brass
Homes can also be built from this material and be effective.
Wood