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Heat Transfer - Key Terms
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- 1ConductionHeat transfer through rapid vibration of atoms and molecules
- 2Thermal conductorsSubstances in which conduction occurs easily (e.g. metal)
- 3Thermal insulatorsSubstances in which conduction occurs only a little
- 4U-valueAmount of heat energy conducted per second through 1 metre squared of a structure when a temperature difference of 1K is maintained between its ends
- 5ConvectionTransfer of heat via the movement of fluids
- 6Convection currentHeated fluid expands, becomes less dense, and rises through the cooler fluid above it
- 7Main method of heat transfer in liquids and gasesConvection
- 8RadiationHeat transfer via electromagnetic waves
- 9Solar irradianceAverage amount of the Sun's energy falling per second perpendicularly on 1 metre squared of the Earth's surface
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- This flash card deck covers the three methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. It can be used in conjunction with the corresponding note on heat transfer, and the mind map on temperature & heat.
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- Created by alex.examtime9373 · Jan 21, 2014
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