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Stack #195723
Heat & Temperature
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the transfer of thermal energy from one substance to another through direct contact | conduction |
| a substance that conducts thermal or heat energy well | conductor |
| the transfer of thermal or heat energy by the movement of a liquid or a gas | convection |
| the transfer of energy between objects that are at different temperatures | heat |
| a substance that reduces the transfer of thermal energy | insulation |
| a substance that does not conduct thermal energy well | insulator |
| the transfer of energy through matter or space as electromagnetic waves, such as visible light and infrared waves | radiation |
| a measure of how hot (or cold) something is; a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object | temperature |
| the amount of energy needed to change temperature of 0.001 kg of water by 1 degree Celsius | calorie |
| the circular motion of liquids or gases due to density differences that result from temperature differences | convection current |
Created by:
cvillah
on 2009-01-19