Energy Transfer and Heat Transfer Processes

These flashcards cover key concepts related to heat transfer processes, including conduction, convection, and thermal radiation.

Conduction

The process of heat transfer that occurs mainly in solids where particles are tightly held together.

Convection

The process of heat transfer that occurs in liquids and gases, where more energetic particles move from a hotter region to a cooler region.

Thermal Radiation

The transfer of energy by heating through infrared electromagnetic waves.

Emission of Thermal Radiation

The process by which all objects continuously emit and absorb infrared radiation.

Kinetic Energy

The energy that a particle possesses due to its motion, which is transferred through conduction.

Temperature Gradient

The difference in temperature between two objects or regions that drives heat transfer.

Experiment to Demonstrate Conduction

An experiment involving a metal bar with beads attached, illustrating how heat transfer occurs along the bar.

Thermal Energy Store

The energy stored within the particles of a body that can be transferred through conduction, convection, or radiation.