11.2 Heat flashcards

Front

Heat and Temperature are related, but ___________________________.

Back

they are not the same thing

Front

What are the three units of heat?

Back

joule, calorie, BTU

Front

If the specific heat is low (like steel), then temperature will change relatively _________________.

Back

quickly

Front

If the specific heat is high (like water), then temperature will change relatively _________________.

Back

slowly

Front

Conduction, convection, and radiation are three ways that heat ______________.

Back

flows

Front

Conduction is when __________________________________________________.

Back

heat is transferred by direct contact of particles of matter

Front

In conduction, heat can be transferred through materials. For example, heat flows by conduction from hot chocolate _______________ the spoon and ________ your hand.

Back

through, to

Front

Why do solids make the best conductors?

Back

Their particles are packed closely together.

Front

Examples of thermal insulators, which conduct heat poorly, are:

Back

wood, foam, and plastic

Front

The transfer of heat by the motion of matter is _________________________.

Back

convection