Physics-Chapter16 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
conduction | the transfer of heat energy by molecular and electron collisions within a substance (especially a solid). |
insulators | substances that are poor conductors because the outer electrons are firmly attached. |
convection | the transfer of heat energy in a gas or liquid by means of currents in the heated fluid. The fluid moves, carrying energy with it. |
radiation | the transfer of energy by means of electromagnetic waves. |
radiant energy | energy that is transferred via radiation. |
electromagnetic waves | the form through which radiant energy is transferred. |
electromagnetic spectrum | the range of frequencies at which radiant energy can travel. |
terrestrial radiation | the radiation that is emitted by Earth to outer space |
Newton's law of cooling | the rate of loss of heat from a warm object is proportional to the temperature difference between the object and its surroundings (Similarly for the gain of heat by a cool object.) |
greenhouse effect | Warming of the lower atmosphere by short-wavelength radiation from the Sun that penetrates the atmosphere is absorbed by Earth and is reradiated at longer wavelengths that cannot easily escape Earth's atmosphere. |
global warming | the result of an increase of greenhouse gases causing an increase of reflection of radiant energy by the atmosphere. |
solar power | Energy per unit time derived from the Sun |
solar constant | 1400 J/m2 received from the Sun each second at the top of Earth's atmosphere on an area perpendicular to the Sun's rays; expressed in terms of power, 1.4kW/m2 |
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