Heat Trasnfer Flashcards
1
Q
What is radiation
A
When heat travels by electromagnetic waves
NO DIRECT CONTACT
2
Q
What is conduction
A
When it transfer energy to the molecules that are next to them
DIRECT CONTACT
3
Q
What is an isolator
A
It’s a material that doesn’t help heat transfer
(The heat stays there) como in termo o unice
4
Q
What is a conductor
A
Helps heat transfer and it tends to be metals
5
Q
What is convection
A
Hen fluids rise, cool down sink and the they warm again or in the opposite form
6
Q
What are the 3 types of heat transfer
A
Conduction,convection, radiation
