Physics 1.1.13 Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘Thermal Conduction’?
A
The Process where Energy is Transferred by Vibrating Particles in a Substance.
2
Q
The Direction of Energy Transfer is always from ___ to ___.
A
Hot, Cold.
3
Q
What do you call a Substance that lets Heat pass through it?
A
Conductor.
4
Q
What do you call a Substance that doesn’t let Heat pass through it?
A
Insulator.
5
Q
What does the Energy Transfer through a layer of Insulating material depend on? (3)
A
-The Temp. Difference across the material.
-Thickness.
-Thermal Conductivity.
6
Q
Good Insulators have… (2)
A
-Low Thermal Conductivity.
-Layers that are as Thick as possible.
