THERMAL PHYSICS

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Most heat in solids is transferred by..
conduction
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Most heat in liquids and gases is transferred by?
convection
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What is it called when a liquid turns into a gas?
evapouration
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Convection
liquids and gases only
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Convection currents are all about..
changes in density
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Gases and liquids transfer heat by..
convection
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condensation is when
a gas turns to liquid
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Radiation from the sun is absorbed by
black surfaces
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Light, shiny surfaces are poor absorbers and
poor emitters of infrared radiation
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Radiation depends on
surface colour and texture
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Evaporation is when
a liquid turns into a gas
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The hotter an object is, the more
infrared radiation it radiates
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Most heat in liquids and gases is transferred by?

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convection

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What is it called when a liquid turns into a gas?

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Convection

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Convection currents are all about..

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