The total energy of motion in the molecules is called POTENTIAL ENERGY.
TEMPERATURE is the average amount of energy of motion in the molecules of a substance.
A THERMOMETER is a thin glass tube with a bulb on one end that contains a liquid,usually mercury or colored alcohol.
The energy transferred from a hotter object to a cooler one is referred to as HEAT.
the direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is touching is called CONDUCTION.
The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid is called CONVECTION
To confirm whether the statements are correct, let's go through each one:
1. The total energy of motion in the molecules is called POTENTIAL ENERGY.
Correction: This statement is incorrect. The total energy of motion in the molecules is known as KINETIC ENERGY, not potential energy. Potential energy refers to the energy possessed by an object due to its position or condition.
2. TEMPERATURE is the average amount of energy of motion in the molecules of a substance.
Confirmation: This statement is correct. Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in a substance. It relates to the speed and movement of the particles constituting the substance.
3. A THERMOMETER is a thin glass tube with a bulb on one end that contains a liquid, usually mercury or colored alcohol.
Confirmation: This statement is correct. A thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature. It typically consists of a glass tube with a liquid in it, mercury or colored alcohol, which expands or contracts depending on the temperature and indicates the measurement on a calibrated scale.
4. The energy transferred from a hotter object to a cooler one is referred to as HEAT.
Confirmation: This statement is correct. Heat is the energy that is transferred between objects or systems due to a difference in temperature. It always flows from a higher temperature region to a lower temperature region.
5. The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is touching is called CONDUCTION.
Confirmation: This statement is correct. Conduction is the process of heat transfer that occurs through direct contact between substances. It involves the transfer of energy between particles, primarily through molecular collisions.
6. The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid is called CONVECTION.
Confirmation: This statement is correct. Convection is the process of heat transfer that occurs through the movement of a fluid, such as a gas or liquid. It involves the transfer of heat energy by the actual movement of the particles within the fluid, carrying thermal energy from one location to another.
Overall, there was one incorrect statement (statement 1) and five correct statements (statements 2 to 6).