Conduction convection radiation Flashcards
1
Q
What is temperature?
A
To measure how hot something is
2
Q
What is heat?
A
the measure of thermal energy in something
3
Q
What is temperature measured in?
A
oC
4
Q
What is heat measured in?
A
Joules
5
Q
What are good conductors of heat?
A
Metals
6
Q
What are bad conductors of heat?
A
Non metals and gases
7
Q
What is a poor conductor called?
A
an insulator
8
Q
Where is heat energy conducted from?
A
The hot end of an object to the cold end
9
Q
Are atoms fixed in place?
A
yes
10
Q
Can atoms vibrate?
A
yes
11
Q
When a solid absorbs heat what do the atoms do?
A
Vibrate faster and faster
12
Q
How does heat travel?
A
The atoms vibrate and and pass from atom to atom and the heat travels with these vibrations.
13
Q
why are metals good conductors?
A
Because they have free moving electrons
