Flashcards for Heat-energy 6th Grade Lessons

Use for studying up for science classes for 6th grade.

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Kinetic Theory Of Matter
A theory stating that all matter is made of particles in motion
Temperature
A measure of the average amount of kinetic energy of the particles in an object
Degree
Evenly divided units of a temperature scale
Heat
The flow of energy from an object of higher temperature to an object of lower temperature
Thermal Energy
The energy an object has due to its motion of its particles; the total amount of kinetic energy particles in an object
Calorie
The amount of energy needed to increase the temperature of one gram of water by one degree celsius
Joule
A unit used to measure energy and work
Specific Heat
The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree celsius
Conductor
A material that transfers energy easily
Conduction
The process by which energy is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object by means of physical contact; heat transfer through touch
Insulator
A material that does not transfer energy easily
Convection
A process by which energy is transferred in gases and liquids, occurring when a warmer, less dense area of fas or liquid is pushed up by a cooler more denser are of the gas or liquid
Radiation
Energy that travels across distances in the form of electromagnetic waves; heat transfer through space