Heat Flashcards
1
Q
What object is used to measure heat
A
Thermometer
2
Q
What is a conducter
A
An object that absorbs heat
3
Q
What is an insulator
A
An object that doesnt absorb heat
4
Q
What is conduction
A
the vibration of particles as they heat up
5
Q
What is convection
A
when water(and gases) gets less dense when it heats up and floats meanwhile the cold water gets more dense and sinks
6
Q
What is temperature
A
a measurement used for heat
7
Q
What is radiation
A
when heat radiates off an object
8
Q
What is conduction
A
when an object takes heat from another object or the air
9
Q
What is heat transfer
A
When heat is transfered from one substance to another
10
Q
If there is heat in a room and a door opens will it stay where it is or go to the colder place?
A
The colder place
