Thermal Energy Basics
What is thermal energy?
Thermal energy is the total energy of moving particles in a substance.
Do particles move faster or slower when heated?
Particles move faster when heated.
What tool measures temperature?
A thermometer measures temperature.
Name three ways heat can transfer.
Heat transfers by conduction, convection, and radiation.
In the animated movie Big Hero 6, what is the name of the robot with cooling abilities who helps keep things from overheating?
Baymax
What happens to particles when heated?
Particles move faster when heated.
What state has particles moving freely but close?
The liquid state has particles that move freely but stay close.
How is heat different from temperature?
Heat is energy transferred; temperature measures how hot or cold something is.
Which transfer happens by touching?
Conduction happens by direct contact.
In the movie Inside Out, which emotion is associated with "heat" or passion?
Joy is the emotion tied to warmth and passion in Inside Out.
Name two types of energy in thermal energy.
Thermal energy includes kinetic and potential energy of particles.
How does particle motion relate to temperature?
Faster particle motion means higher temperature.
What causes heat to flow from one place to another?
Heat flows from warmer to cooler objects.
What heat transfer uses waves, like from the sun?
Radiation uses electromagnetic waves like sunlight.
What Marvel superhero controls fire and heat energy?
The Human Torch is the fire-controlling Marvel superhero.
What is the smallest unit of matter that thermal energy affects?
Atoms and molecules are the smallest units affected by thermal energy.
How do particles behave in solids?
In solids, particles vibrate but do not move freely.
Why do metals feel cool to the touch?
Metals feel cool because they conduct heat away quickly.
What type of heat transfer occurs in boiling water?
Boiling involves convection currents in water.
What character lives in a pineapple under the sea but often deals with hot topics?
SpongeBob SquarePants deals with many “hot” adventures!
What unit is thermal energy usually measured in?
Thermal energy is measured in joules (J).
What happens to particle movement when something cools?
When cooled, particle movement slows down.
What happens to temperature during a phase change?
Temperature stays constant during a phase change.
How does wearing a jacket protect from heat loss?
Jackets trap heat to keep you warm.
In the video game Minecraft, what item can be used to create heat and light by burning?
Torch