Convection / Conduction / Radiation Flashcards
1
Q
What is conduction?
A
When vibrating particles transfer energy to neighbouring particles
2
Q
Where does conduction take place?
A
In solids
3
Q
What is convection?
A
When vibrating particles speed up from energy and spread out
4
Q
Where does convection take place?
A
In fluids
5
Q
What is radiation?
A
When heat energy is transferred by infrared waves instead of particles
6
Q
Where does radiation take place?
A
Empty spaces (vacuum)
