Conduction and Radiation Flashcards
1
Q
Conductors
A
Materials that conduct heat/electricity well
2
Q
Insulators
A
Materials that conduct heat/electricity poorly
3
Q
Conduction
A
Heat transfer via direct contact
4
Q
Radiation
A
Heat transfer via electromagnetic waves
5
Q
How we are able to see
A
Visible light EM waves
6
Q
Longer waves are _____, while shorter waves are _____
A
safer, dangerous
7
Q
Dull objects _____, bright objects _____
A
absorb, reflect
8
Q
Advantages of radiation
A
Cooking, Heating the Earth, Animals warming up
9
Q
Disadvantages of radiation
A
Tires, Plants dry up, Food spoils quicker
