Conduction, Convection, Radiation Flashcards
1
Q
conduction?
A
it is the flow of thermal energy from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the movement of the matter as a whole
2
Q
convection?
A
it is the flow of heat through an area of high temperature to an area of low temperature with the movement of the fluid itself
3
Q
what are insulators
A
they are bad conductors and are used to trap heat
4
Q
Radiation
A
the flow of heat from one place to another through electromagnetic waves
5
Q
which is the best surface to absorb radiation
A
black dull surfaces is
