Heat Transfer Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 ways can heat be transferred by?
A
Radiation, Conduction, Convection
2
Q
How cold is absolute zero?
A
-273 degrees Celsius
3
Q
Which way does heat always move.
A
From Hot to Cold
4
Q
What are good conductors of heat?
A
Metals
5
Q
Why are metals good conductors of heat?
A
The outer electrons of the atom are not attached to any particular atom so they are free to move between atoms- free electrons
6
Q
What happens to the free electrons in a metal when it is heated?
A
They gain kinetic energy
