PS.5.1.3 - Heating and Cooling (Matter) Flashcardizz

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What happens to metals when they are heated?

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Metals expand when they are heated.

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What occurs when one end of a piece of metal is heated?

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The particles vibrate more and pass the energy along.

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Which material is the best conductor of heat?

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Copper wire is the best conductor of heat.

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In which direction does heat travel?

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Heat always travels from hot to cold objects.

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What type of material should be chosen for cookware?

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A material that conducts heat evenly.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) by the movement of the fluid itself.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is thermal expansion?

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Thermal expansion is the increase in volume of a material as it is heated.

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What is a good insulator?

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A good insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, such as rubber or wood.