Thermal Heat Flashcards
1
Q
What is Heat Transfer?
A
The movement of thermal energy from a warmer place to a cooler place.
2
Q
What are the 3 components of heat transfer?
A
Conduction, Convection, and Radiant Energy.
3
Q
What is Conduction?
A
Transfer of energy through direct contact.
4
Q
Give an example of Conduction.
A
Copper wiring.
5
Q
What is Convection?
A
Heat transfer due to the movement of heated particles.
6
Q
What is Radiant Energy?
A
Energy transmitted through electromagnetic waves.
7
Q
What wavelengths are stronger? Bigger or smaller?
A
Smaller.
