Science Flashcards
1
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What is conduction?
A
transfer of thermal energy through direct contact.
2
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What is convection?
A
Transfer of thermal energy through circulation or movement of liquid or gas.
3
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What is radiation?
A
when energy is absorbed by the surface it heats the surface.
4
Q
conduction is when………
A
conduction is when heat energy is passed on without the particles moving places (position).
5
Q
Heat energy is passed by…
A
by neighbouring particles vibrating.
6
Q
Names some good conductors
A
Metal, copper, aluminium
7
Q
movements of hotter areas in liquid can be seen using
A
potassium permanganate
8
Q
Heat always is always transferred from warmer to cooler. The cooler region will…
A
absorb the energy
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