Heat Transfer Flashcardizz

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In heat transfer, heat always flows from the _______________ substance to the _______________ substance.

Back

Hotter to colder

Front

Name the type of heat transfer that occurs through direct contact between materials.

Back

Conduction

Front

How does heat move between objects?

Back

From a warmer to a cooler object

Front

What is the main source of energy that drives all weather patterns?

Back

Sun

Front

This is an example of heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves.

Back

Radiant heat

Front

What is convection?

Back

A type of heat transfer that occurs in fluids (liquids and gases) where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, without the need for a medium.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

Back

The temperature increases.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance when it loses heat?

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The temperature decreases.