Energy: Heat Transfer

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conduction

heat transfer by direct contact of particles, where they collide and cause others to start moving faster

<p>heat transfer by direct contact of particles, where they collide and cause others to start moving faster</p>
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convection

thermal energy is transferred by the movement of matter in gases and liquids; WARM MATTER RISES AND COOLER MATTER SINKS

<p>thermal energy is transferred by the movement of matter in gases and liquids; WARM MATTER RISES AND COOLER MATTER SINKS</p>
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radiation

heat is transferred through electromagnetic rays; matter is not needed at all to transfer energy; thermal energy travels through space

<p>heat is transferred through electromagnetic rays; matter is not needed at all to transfer energy; thermal energy travels through space</p>
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conductor

a material that transfers energy easily (metals), meaning the molecules start moving fast quicker

<p>a material that transfers energy easily (metals), meaning the molecules start moving fast quicker</p>
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insulator

a material that does not easily transfer thermal energy or electric current between its particles, meaning it prevents fast moving particles from colliding with slower moving ones and transferring the energy/heat

<p>a material that does not easily transfer thermal energy or electric current between its particles, meaning it prevents fast moving particles from colliding with slower moving ones and transferring the energy/heat</p>
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thermal energy

Total amount of kinetic energy of all particles within a material

<p>Total amount of kinetic energy of all particles within a material</p>
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direct contact

how thermal energy is transferred in conduction

<p>how thermal energy is transferred in conduction</p>
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indirect contact

in radiation, thermal energy is transferred through this type of contact using electromagnetic waves, energy travels through space

<p>in radiation, thermal energy is transferred through this type of contact using electromagnetic waves, energy travels through space</p>
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kinetic energy

energy of motion

<p>energy of motion</p>
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potential energy

stored energy

<p>stored energy</p>
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temperature

Average kinetic energy of particles within a matieral

<p>Average kinetic energy of particles within a matieral</p>
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celsius

metric degrees for measuring temperature

<p>metric degrees for measuring temperature</p>
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radiation

What type of heat transfer occurs in a space heater?

<p>What type of heat transfer occurs in a space heater?</p>
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convection

What type of heat transfer occurs in a hot air balloon?

<p>What type of heat transfer occurs in a hot air balloon?</p>
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conduction

What type of heat transfer occurs in holding hands?

<p>What type of heat transfer occurs in holding hands?</p>
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conduction

What kind of heat transfer occurs a spoon in a mug of hot cocoa gets hot?

<p>What kind of heat transfer occurs a spoon in a mug of hot cocoa gets hot?</p>
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convection

What kind of heat transfer occurs when hang-gliders soar in currents of rising warm air?

<p>What kind of heat transfer occurs when hang-gliders soar in currents of rising warm air?</p>
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radiation

What type of heat transfer occurs in a campfire?

<p>What type of heat transfer occurs in a campfire?</p>
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radiation

What type of heat transfer occurs in a greenhouse?

<p>What type of heat transfer occurs in a greenhouse?</p>
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convection

What type of heat transfer occurs in a pot of boiling water?

<p>What type of heat transfer occurs in a pot of boiling water?</p>
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conduction

What kind of heat transfer occurs in a pipe getting hot from hot water flowing through it?

<p>What kind of heat transfer occurs in a pipe getting hot from hot water flowing through it?</p>
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conduction

Spread of heat energy that relies on transferring kinetic energy between particles

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convection

Spread of heat energy that relies on density of the material

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radiation

Transfer of heat energy that doesn't involve particles

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conversion

When energy is converted from one type to another type