Thermal Energy Flashcard

Conduction is the transfer of heat through the touching of two objects.

Metals such as copper, silver, and gold are good conductors.

A material that conducts heat poorly is called an insulator.

There are three types of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation.

Thermal induction uses magnetic fields to generate heat.

Materials like rubber, glass, and wood are good insulators.

Conductors allow heat to pass through easily, while insulators resist heat transfer.

An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.