CONDUCTION AND CONVECTION Flashcards
1
Q
What is conduction?
A
Conduction is the process where VIBRATING PARTICLES TRANSFER ENERGY to NEIGHBOURING PARTICLES.
2
Q
Where does conduction occur?
A
Conduction occurs MAINLY in SOLIDS.
3
Q
When energy is transferred to an object by HEATING, where is that energy then transferred to in that object?
A
THE THERMAL STORE OF THE OBJECT.
4
Q
What is convection?
A
Convection is where energetic particles MOVE AWAY from HOTTER to COOLER REGIONS
5
Q
Where does convection occur?
A
Convection occurs ONLY in LIQUIDS AND GASES
6
Q
How is energy transferred in a liquid or gas?
A
Energy is transferred by heating to the thermal store of the liquid or gas.
