Fluid Dynamics: Heat Transfer Concepts

Front

What is the balance between radiant energy that reaches Earth from the sun and the energy that flows from Earth back out to space?

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Energy Budget

Front

What happens to the molecules of an object when it is heated?

Back

The molecules begin to move faster.

Front

What is the term for all the colors you see in the rainbow (ROY G BV)?

Back

Visible Light

Front

What type of radiation has longer wavelengths than red and can be felt as heat?

Back

Infrared Radiation

Front

What is the transfer of energy that is carried in rays (waves) like light called?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact between materials?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the movement of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) called?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the term for the energy that is emitted by all objects in the form of electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The warming of Earth due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

Front

What is the primary source of radiant energy for Earth?

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The Sun