Heat Flashcards
1
Q
What is convection
A
The transfer of heat through air or water
2
Q
Convection currents
A
Currents of hot air or liquid caused by heat rising.
3
Q
Radiation
A
The transfer of heat through empty space
4
Q
Conduction
A
Transfer of heat through an object or from one object to another object
5
Q
Vacuum
A
A place with no air
6
Q
What is an insulator
A
Does not conduct heat or electricity like rubber
