conduction and convection Flashcards
1
Q
what is conduction
A
the transfer of thermal energy through direct contract.
2
Q
what is convection?
A
the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of a liquid or gas.
3
Q
how is heat transferred from place to place?
A
conduction, convection and radiation.
4
Q
are metals or non metals better at conducting?
A
metals
5
Q
what are non metals and gases?
A
good insulators
6
Q
the hotter the metal is..
A
the more kinetic energy the vibrations have
