Heat transfer

Front

What is the transfer of heat by direct contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the process where warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection

Front

What happens to the potential energy of molecules when they loosen their arrangement?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the energy associated with the movement of particles in a substance?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

What is the transfer of heat by the movement of liquids or gases?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the term for the energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement?

Back

Potential energy

Front

What is the temperature at which all molecular motion stops?

Back

Absolute zero (0 Kelvin)

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through a solid material?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in fluids?

Back

Convection