Heating And Cooling Flashcards
1
Q
What type of radiation do all hot objects emit?
A
Infra-red radiation
2
Q
What are the best absorbers of thermal radiation?
A
Black, dull surfaces
3
Q
What are the worst emitters of thermal radiation?
A
Light, shiny surfaces
4
Q
How does heat pass through a single pane of window glass?
A
Conduction and radiation
5
Q
Liquids cannot…
A
Be compressed because their particles are close together
6
Q
What substances can convection happen in?
A
In liquids and gases
