HEAT transfers Flashcards
1
Q
Conduction
A
A common example of conduction is the process of heating a pan on a stove
Conduction is the transfer of energy from one molecule to another by direct contact.
2
Q
Convection
A
NOT DIRECT CONTACT.
Heat transfers as the barista “steams” cold milk to make hot cocoa.
3
Q
Radiation
A
Radiation is the transfer of heat by electromagnetic waves.
Reheating a cold cup of coffee in a microwave oven.