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Heat Transfer
Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| CONDUCTION | The transfer of heat energy within an object or between objects. Transfers heat through DIRECT TOUCH (contact). Example: Cool metal spoon and hot soup. |
| CONVECTION | The transfer of heat through FLUIDS (liquids or gases). Transfers heat as liquids or gases move. |
| RADIATION | A process by which energetic electromagnetic (ENERGY) WAVES move from one place to another. Carries or transfers heat by ENERGY WAVES which travel WITHOUT direct touch or contact. Example: The Sun warms Earth |
| HEAT | The transfer of THERMAL energy in the form of heat. |
| TEMPERATURE | It is a physical quantity that measures how HOT or COLD something is. (i.e. thermometer, thermostat) |
| SUN | The star or source that warms the Earth through radiation. |
| WARM AIR RISES | The upward movement of warmer air. Warmer air moves upward. |