Conduction, convection and radiation Flashcards

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What is conduction?

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The main method of thermal energy transfer in solids

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What is convection?

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The main way thermal energy travels through liquids and gases

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What is thermal radiation?

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The only way thermal energy can travel through a vacuum

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