CLMS Heat Capacity Vocab

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What is heat?

Back

Energy that is transferred from one body to another due to a difference in temperature.

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What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

Back

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

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What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of radiation?

Back

Touching a hot stove.

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What is an example of conduction?

Back

Touching a hot stove.

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What is an example of convection?

Back

Ocean currents.

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What is an example of radiation?

Back

Heat from the sun.

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What is insulation?

Back

A material that reduces the transfer of heat.

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How does heat move from a hot object to a cold object?

Back

Through conduction, convection, or radiation.