Heat Flashcards
1
Q
Why is heat a form of energy?
A
The evidence that he is a form of energy is that he can cause movement e.g. steam engines pulling trains
2
Q
What do we use to measure the temperature of a substance?
A
A thermometer
3
Q
Define the term conduction
A
Conduction is a movement of heat energy from one object to another that is indirect contact and is at a lower temperature e.g. a saucepan heating up on a hot hop
4
Q
What is meant by convection?
A
Convection is the movement of heat energy with a liquid or gas, e.g. water heating in the kettle
5
Q
Define the term radiation
A
The hotter on object is the more heat energy that is admitted or at released from the object e.g. the sun releasing heat energy into space
