Heat Transfer Concepts

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Formula to change °F to °C: C = ?

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(F - 32) x 0.556

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What is the form of energy causing matter to move or vibrate more?

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Heat

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What are invisible heat waves of energy called?

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Infrared waves

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Formula to change °C to °F: F = ?

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(C x 1.8) + 32

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What is the process called when heat is exchanged with energy waves?

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Radiation

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is the specific heat capacity?

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1°C.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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The state in which two bodies in contact do not exchange heat, meaning they are at the same temperature.