Mitter Smit Boom Flashcards
Kinetic Energy
Real energy, in motion
Potential Energy
Height
Electromagnetic Spectrum
all energy types that we get from the sun
Fast Absorbers=
Fast Radiators
Dark=
Absorbs/radiates FAST
Light=
Absorbs/Radiates SLOWLY
Black rough=
Good Absorber
what does the ozone obsorb
ultraviolet
White smooth=
Bad absorber/ good reflector
what does earth radiate mostly
infared
what do all greenhouse gases absorb
infared
what are the three greenhouse gases
carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane
good absorber =
good radiator
convection
circulation of gas/liq due to differnec
radiation
energy travels in invisible ewaves
what are the phase changes
melting, vaporization,freezing condensation
Specific Heat
Energy needed to heat/ cool a substance
reflection
bouncing back energy
refraction
bending of energy
re readiton
putting out energy
High #=
heats / cools SLOW
Low #=
heats/ cools FAST