Energy Transfer and Conservation of Energy

Front

What is thermal energy transfer through contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

Can energy be created?

Back

False

Front

What is energy transfer through fluids?

Back

Convection

Front

How can we ensure energy is not 'lost' to the environment?

Back

Put the reaction/substance in an isolated system.

Front

What is energy transfer through waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

Define conduction.

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

Front

Define convection.

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

Define radiation.

Back

The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.