AQA Core Physics 1 - Thermal Radiation

Revision of thermal radiation and the different ways of heat transfer.

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  • Created by: Emily
  • Created on: 02-06-12 13:25
Conduction in metals is the transfer of heat by...
The movement of free electrons
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Convection is the transfer of heat by...
The heated substance expanding and rising
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What are convection currents?
When particles in a liquid or gas gain heat energy and rise as the denser cooler particles sink.
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Why can the Sun's heat be felt on Earth?
The heat is transferred by radiation.
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Convection is the transfer of heat by...

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The heated substance expanding and rising

Card 3

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What are convection currents?

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Card 4

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Why can the Sun's heat be felt on Earth?

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