Vocab
The energy something has because it is in motion
kinetic energy
Particles in solids will ________ faster when they get warmer
vibrate
Heat is the _______ of thermal energy from one substance to another
Transfer
Gasoline, oil, coal, and natural gas are examples of this type of fuel
fossil fuel
Which event can account for most of the fossil fuels we have today?
Flood
The energy something has because of its position or chemical state
potential energy
What will happen if the particles in a solid get warm enough?
liquid, state of change, melt
This type of heat transfer occurs when particles bump into each other (they touch)
Conduction
Wood is an example of what kind of resource?
Renewable resource
How is coal created?
decayed organic matter under pressure
Energy
When a substance does NOT undergo a change of state, but does occupy larger space due to temperature change
Thermal Expansion
This type of heat transfer occurs when particles carry heat from one place to another (movement).
Convection
heat
What is one of the primary uses for fossil fuels
Transportation, Electricity
The total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance
Thermal Energy
What is a calorie
the energy it takes to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree
This type of heat transfer occurs when there are no particles to carry the energy
Radiation
How do you release the thermal energy stored in fuel?
Burning
Why does a space capsule that comes back to earth need to be well insulated?
The capsule can reach 1832 degrees Farenheight
The average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance
Temperature
________ are substances that allow heat to transfer through well. _________ are substances that do not allow heat to transfer as easily.
Conductors, Insulators
Give an example of all three types of heat transfer
TBD
What happens to the pistons in a car while the engine is running? And what byproduct does this process produce?
Fuel is burnt to explode pistons upward and then pull them down due to lack of pressure, heat
How might an object have kinetic, potential, and thermal energy all at once?
TBD