Which of the following is the correct definition of thermal energy?
A)energy of an object due to the random motion of its atoms and molecules
B)energy created by sound waves
C)energy that is transmitted in the form of electromagnetic waves
D)energy resulting from the flow of charge particles, such as electrons or ions

Question

Which of the following is the correct definition of thermal energy?
A)energy of an object due to the random motion of its atoms and molecules
B)energy created by sound waves
C)energy that is transmitted in the form of electromagnetic waves
D)energy resulting from the flow of charge particles, such as electrons or ions

paxpolaris · Answer

A)energy of an object due to the random motion of its atoms and molecules

anonymous · Answer

thank you and 
Which of the following is an example of heat transfer through conduction?
A)a microwave warming a cup of water
B)the Sun drying clothes hanging outside
C)a pan on the stove getting hot
D)hot air rising inside a house

paxpolaris · Answer

C) a pan on the stove getting hot

Conduction is the transfer of heat because of touch. (generally solids)
Convection is movement of heat cause by  moving molecules (liquids and gases)
Radiation is how heat from the Sun reaches earth