Heat Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 sources of heat energy
A
Electricity, fire/flame, sun and chemical
2
Q
What are the three temperature scales?
A
Celsius (C), Fahrenheit (F) and Kelvin (k) - used by scientist only
3
Q
Name six substances that are good conductors of heat
A
Copper Steel Aluminium Brass Glass Iron
4
Q
Name six examples of insulators
A
Carpet Wool Paper Feathers Fat Fibreglass
5
Q
Why do birds fluff up their freathers?
A
So they can trap air which will heat up from their body heat
6
Q
Name two characteristics of infra-red rays
A
Type of electromagnetic wave
Travels at the speed of light
7
Q
How do coloured objects affect heat
A
Dark colours - absorb heat
Light colours - reflect heart
Clear materials - transmission
