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Heat transfer occurs due to a difference in ______ between two systems or objects.
temperature
The process of changing energy from one form to another is called ______.
energy conversion
Gamma rays are a type of ______ radiation with high energy and short wavelength.
electromagnetic
Thermal energy is a form of ______ energy, as it is the energy of the motion of particles.
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Conduction is a method of heat transfer that occurs through direct ______ of particles.
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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be ______ or destroyed, only converted.
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Infrared light is a type of ______ radiation with low energy and long wavelength.
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Study Notes
Energy Transfer
Heat Transfer
- Occurs when there is a temperature difference between two systems or objects
- Heat flows from an area of higher temperature to an area of lower temperature
- Three methods of heat transfer:
- Conduction: direct transfer of heat between particles in physical contact
- Convection: transfer of heat through the movement of fluids
- Radiation: transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves
Energy Conversion
- The process of changing energy from one form to another
- Examples:
- Chemical energy to thermal energy (combustion)
- Electrical energy to mechanical energy (electric motor)
- Mechanical energy to kinetic energy (rolling ball)
- Law of Conservation of Energy: energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another
Mechanical Energy
- The sum of kinetic energy and potential energy
- Kinetic energy: energy of motion
- Potential energy: energy of position or stored energy
- Types of mechanical energy:
- Translational energy: energy of an object moving in a straight line
- Rotational energy: energy of an object rotating around a fixed axis
- Vibrational energy: energy of an object oscillating back and forth
Electromagnetic Radiation
- A form of energy that travels through electromagnetic waves
- Types of electromagnetic radiation:
- Gamma rays: high-energy, short-wavelength radiation
- X-rays: high-energy, short-wavelength radiation
- Ultraviolet (UV) light: medium-energy, medium-wavelength radiation
- Visible light: medium-energy, medium-wavelength radiation
- Infrared (IR) light: low-energy, long-wavelength radiation
- Radio waves: low-energy, long-wavelength radiation
Thermal Energy
- The energy of an object due to the motion of its particles
- Measured by temperature
- Thermal energy transfer:
- Heat transfer: transfer of thermal energy from one object to another
- Internal energy: energy of the particles within an object
- Thermal energy is a form of kinetic energy, as it is the energy of the motion of particles.
Energy Transfer
Heat Transfer
- Temperature difference between two systems or objects is necessary for heat transfer
- Heat flows from higher temperature to lower temperature
- Conduction: direct transfer of heat between particles in physical contact
- Convection: transfer of heat through the movement of fluids
- Radiation: transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves
Energy Conversion
- Process of changing energy from one form to another
- Examples: chemical to thermal, electrical to mechanical, mechanical to kinetic
- Law of Conservation of Energy: energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted
Mechanical Energy
- Sum of kinetic energy and potential energy
- Kinetic energy: energy of motion
- Potential energy: energy of position or stored energy
- Types of mechanical energy:
- Translational energy: energy of an object moving in a straight line
- Rotational energy: energy of an object rotating around a fixed axis
- Vibrational energy: energy of an object oscillating back and forth
Electromagnetic Radiation
- Form of energy that travels through electromagnetic waves
- Types of electromagnetic radiation:
- Gamma rays: high-energy, short-wavelength radiation
- X-rays: high-energy, short-wavelength radiation
- Ultraviolet (UV) light: medium-energy, medium-wavelength radiation
- Visible light: medium-energy, medium-wavelength radiation
- Infrared (IR) light: low-energy, long-wavelength radiation
- Radio waves: low-energy, long-wavelength radiation
Thermal Energy
- Energy of an object due to the motion of its particles
- Measured by temperature
- Thermal energy transfer: heat transfer and internal energy
- Thermal energy is a form of kinetic energy, as it is the energy of the motion of particles
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Learn about the different methods of energy transfer, including heat transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation, as well as energy conversion processes.
