Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer Flashcards

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Conduction:

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Transfer of heat or electricity through a substance without any apparent movement of the substance itself.

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Example of conduction:

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Touching a hot stove

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Convection:

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The process of heat transfer through the movement of a fluid caused by differences in temperature.

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Example of convection:

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Boiling water in a pot

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Radiation:

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Emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or moving subatomic particles.

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Example of radiation:

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Emission of heat from a fire

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Heat transfer:

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Movement of thermal energy between objects due to temperature difference.

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Methods of heat transfer?

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convection

conduction

radiation

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Thermal expansion:

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Tendency of matter to change shape, area, and volume with temperature change.

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Material that expands most when heated:

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gas