Vocab #5 - Flashcard: Heat Transfer

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Dense:

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tightly packed in.

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Energy:

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the ability to do work, have power or produce change.

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Heat:

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A form of energy from the movement of molecules from warmer to cooler substances.

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Radiation:

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Heat/light energy emitted as waves; some forms can be dangerous.

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Convection:

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Hot parts of a gas/liquid rise; cooler, denser parts sink.

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Conduction:

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Movement of heat or electricity through a material.

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Thermal:

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of, relating to or caused by heat.

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Waves:

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Curved form of energy (heat, light, sound) as they move through space.

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Conductor:

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A substance that allows energy (heat/electricity) to move efficiently. Examples: copper, steel.

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Insulator

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A substance that does not allow energy (heat or electricity) to move efficiently. Examples: wood, air.

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