Types of Energy Transfer Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is conduction?
A
Energy moves through solids by vibrating particles.
Example: Hot spoon in tea.
2
Q
What is convection?
A
Energy moves through liquids/gases as warm rises, cool sinks.
Example: Hot air balloon rising.
3
Q
What is radiation?
A
Energy travels as waves, even through space.
Example: Sun warming your face.
4
Q
What is mechanical transfer?
A
Energy moves when a force moves an object.
Example: Kicking a football.
5
Q
What is electrical transfer?
A
Energy moves through wires as electricity.
Example: Battery lighting a torch.
6
Q
A
