Heat Transfer Flashcards
1
Q
What is thermal radiation?
A
the transfer of thermal energy by waves that can travel through air or even through empty space.
2
Q
What is conduction?
A
Conduction is the transfer of heat from a warmer substance to a cooler substance through direct contact.
3
Q
What is radiation?
A
Radiation is the transfer of heat through space on electromagnetic waves.(not directly)
4
Q
What is convection?
A
Convection is the transfer of heat in a fluid through currents.