Energy transfer by heating Flashcards
1
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Infrared radiation
A
Electromagnetic waves between visible light and microwaves in the electromagnetic spectrum.
2
Q
Emit
A
Gives out radiation.
3
Q
Absorber
A
A substance that takes in radiation.
4
Q
Emitters
A
A substance that gives out radiation.
5
Q
Reflector
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A surface that reflects radiation.
6
Q
Soild
A
A state of matter.
7
Q
Liquid
A
A state of matter.
8
Q
Gas
A
A state of matter.
9
Q
Conduction
A
Transfer of energy from particle to particle matter.
10
Q
Conductor
A
Material/object that conducts.
11
Q
Free election
A
Electron that moves about freely inside a metal and is not held inside an atom.
12
Q
Insulator
A
Material/object that is poor conductor.
13
Q
Convection
A
Transfer of energy by the bulk movement of a heated fluid.
14
Q
Fluid
A
A gas or liquid.
15
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Convection current
A
The circular motion of matter caused by heating in fluids.
