2.04 Heat Transfer 6.9A & 6.9B

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What is heat transfer?

Back

The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

Front

What are the three main types of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction, convection, and radiation.

Front

Define conduction.

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot cup of coffee.

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Define convection.

Back

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

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room heated by a radiator.

Front

Define radiation.

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves without the need for a medium.

Front

Give an example of radiation.

Back

The heat felt from the sun on your skin.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.

Front

What is the ability to do work in terms of energy?

Back

Energy is defined as the ability to do work.