Heat Vocab

Front

An object that is difficult for heat to pass through.

Back

Insulator

Front

Energy from heat.

Back

Thermal Energy

Front

Heat moves from warmer to colder objects.

Back

Heat Transfer

Front

Heat transfer through space by electromagnetic waves.

Back

Radiation

Front

Direct heat transfer between touching objects.

Back

Conduction

Front

Object that allows heat to pass easily.

Back

Conductor

Front

Heat transfer via currents in liquids or gases.

Back

Convection

Front

Insulator?

Back

Rubber

Front

Conductor?

Back

Copper

Front

Warm air rises, cool air sinks: example of...

Back

Convection