Thermal Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is conduction
A
Is when energy passed from one particle to another via contact
2
Q
What is convection
A
It’s when particle with energy rise, the space they leave is filled by other particles. If the source continues these new particles will also gain energy, they will then rise and the process will repeat
3
Q
What is radiation
A
It’s when heat is transferred as infra red waves. These waves can travel through space and be conducted or reflected
4
Q
Emmision and absorbition of radiation
A
The higher the temp of something the more it will emit radiation.
