heat, temperature, and energy flow Flashcards
1
Q
what is heat?
A
heat is energy that flows because of temperature differences
2
Q
what are the 3 ways that energy flows?
A
conduction, convection, radiation
3
Q
what is conduction?
A
transfer of heat through matter by molecular activity
4
Q
what is convection?
A
transfer of heat by mass movement or circulation within a substance
5
Q
what is radiation?
A
travels out in all directions from its source. unlike conduction and convection, which need a medium to travel through, radiant energy readily travels through the vacuum of space
