A | B |
conduction | heat moves by direct contact |
convection | fluids rise |
radiation | heat waves |
temperature | speed of particles |
engine | changes heat to mechanical energy |
insulation | blocks heat flow |
specific heat | rate of heating or cooling |
heat | the energy that moves from areas of high temp. |
kinetic | energy of motion |
potential | stored energy |
joules | unit for measuring heat or work |
thermal pollution | waste heat that damages the environment |
conservation of energy | energy is never created or destroyed |
work | using energy to move an object |