Heat Transfer Flashcard

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What is heat transfer?

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The process of thermal energy moving from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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Define conduction.

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Define convection.

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation.

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What is the Celsius scale?

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A temperature scale where 0 degrees is the freezing point of water and 100 degrees is the boiling point.

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What is the Kelvin scale?

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A temperature scale that starts at absolute zero, where 0 K is equivalent to -273.15 °C.

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What is temperature?

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A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance.

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What is an example of convection?

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The attic is warmer than the basement due to the rising warm air.