Transfer of heat energy and its effects Flashcards
1
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SI unit for temperature
A
Kelvin(K)
2
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What are some effects of heat energy on an object?
A
Expansion and contraction
3
Q
What is conduction?
A
The transfer of heat energy without the physical movement of the medium (material/substance)
4
Q
What is convection?
A
The transfer of heat energy from one place to another by the physical movement of a medium
5
Q
What is radiation?
A
The transfer of energy from a hotter to a cooler body without the need of a medium.
6
Q
Factors affecting the rate of conduction?
A
Different materials
7
Q
Factors affecting the rate of radiation?
A
Temperature of an object and surface area of object and type of surface
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