heat Flashcards
1
Q
what is temperature
A
the measure of average KE of a objects molecules
2
Q
what is absolute zero
A
when there is no kinetic energy
3
Q
can we reach absolute zero
A
no
4
Q
equation for Farenheight
A
F=9/5C+32
5
Q
equation for Celsius
A
C=5/9(F-32)
6
Q
equation for kelvin
A
K=C+273.15
7
Q
what is a conductor
A
good at transferring heat, most metals
8
Q
what is an insulator
A
poor at transfering heat, wood rubber air
9
Q
what is conduction
A
transfer of heat by contact
10
Q
what is convection
A
transfer of heat by the motion of a fluid in currents
11
Q
what is radiation
A
transfer of heat by electromagnetic waves
