electrical/thermal/optical properties Flashcards
1
Q
electrical conductor
A
allows electricity to flow through
2
Q
electrical insulator
A
doesn’t allow electricity to flow through
3
Q
thermal
A
relating to heat
4
Q
thermal conductor
A
allows the transfer of heat
5
Q
thermal insulator
A
doesn’t allow the transfer of heat
6
Q
thermal expansion
A
material volume increases when heat is applied
7
Q
optical
A
relating to light
8
Q
opaque
A
prevents light passing through
9
Q
translucent
A
allows diffusion light through (blurry)
10
Q
transparent
A
allows light to fully pass through
