C, C, and R Lab Room (flash cards)

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Convection

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The process of transferring heat through air or liquid currents.

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Radiation

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves without involving particles.

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Insulator

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A material that resists the flow of heat or electricity.

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Conductor

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an item that allows heat to pass through it easily.

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Conduction

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The process of heat transferring from one object to another.

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Waves

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Something that covers space at different speeds and sizes.

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Electromagnetic waves

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The combination of electrical and magnetic fields.

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wavelength

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The measure of distance between two identical points in waves.

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Ultraviolet light

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Something that can damage your skin cells.

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SPF Rating

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A measure of how much UV energy is required to produce sunburn on protected skin. As the SPF value increases, the sunburn protection increases.