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1
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describe motion of particles in a solid
A
vibrating around a fixed point
2
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describe the motion of particles in a liquid
A
moving around each other but still close to each other
3
Q
describe the motion of particles in a gas
A
moving freely
4
Q
what are the 4 methods of heat transfer and describe them?
A
Conduction …. Heat transfer due to contact between two objects.
Convection … heat transfer through a liquid or a gas.
Radiation… Heat transfer by light.
Evaporation … liquids cool as molecules take energy away from the surface. Remember no further details will be assessed.
