Heat Transfer Flashcards
1
Q
device that measures temperature
A
Thermometer
- mercury thermometer
- digital thermometer
2
Q
units of temperature
A
Fahrenheit (F)
Celsius (C)
Kelvin (K)
3
Q
C to F
A
9/5 * C + 32
4
Q
F to C
A
5/9 (F - 32)
5
Q
C to K
A
C + 273.15
6
Q
K to C
A
K - 273.15
7
Q
energy due to the movement of particles
A
Thermal energy
8
Q
energy in transit; transfers from high temperature object to low temperature object
A
Heat
9
Q
point where they reach the same temperature
A
Equilibrium
10
Q
methods of heat transfer
A
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
11
Q
heat transfer where objects are in direct contact
A
Conduction
12
Q
heat transfer produced by convection currents
A
Convection
