Heat Transfer Concepts

Front

What is the room temperature in Fahrenheit?

Back

70

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What are materials that DO NOT allow heat (energy) to flow easily?

Back

Insulators

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What is the form of energy causing matter to move or vibrate more?

Back

Heat

Front

What is any region with little or no matter present?

Back

Vacuum

Front

What are invisible heat waves of energy?

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Infrared waves

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

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What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is an example of a good conductor of heat?

Back

Metals like copper and aluminum.

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What is an example of a good insulator?

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Materials like rubber, glass, and wood.