Energy (Chapter 2) Flashcards
1
Q
How can energy be transferred?
A
Through:
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
2
Q
What is conduction?
A
The way in which energy is transferred through solids, and to a much lesser extent in liquids and gases.
3
Q
What is convection?
A
The transfer of energy by the movement of heated liquids or gasses.
4
Q
What is radiation?
A
The transfer of energy as a wave.
5
Q
What happens when you heat a solid?
A
The particles vibrate more.
6
Q
What happens when you heat a liquid or a gas?
A
The particles move faster and vibrate more.
7
Q
Explain the law of conservation of energy.
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.
