Heat Flashcards
1
Q
What is heat?
A
Heat is a form of energy
2
Q
At what temperature does water stop contracting?
A
4 degrees Celsius
3
Q
What’s one advantage of water expanding at 4 degrees Celsius
A
Fish can survive in very cold weather, because at 4 degrees it’s at it’s most dense so the warm water sinks
4
Q
What’s one disadvantage of water expanding at 4 degrees?
A
Water in pipes freezes and causes the pipes to burst
5
Q
What is conduction?
A
The method by which heat travels from particle to particle through a solid
6
Q
What is an insulator?
A
A substance which does not allow heat to flow through it easily
7
Q
What is convection?
A
The transfer of heat through a liquid or gas when the particles of the liquid or gas move and carry the heat with them.
