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Is it possible for heat to flow across a vacuum?
Heat needs something to "flow" through. In a vacuum it will not have a medium to travel through and so heat cannot flow across a vacuum. Radiant heat will travel through a vacuum but here it is the light energy that is passing through the vacuum, not the heat energy.
What is the flow of thermal energy call?
The flow of thermal energy is called heat transfer. It is through the various means of heat transfer that thermal energy moves from one place to another. Heat moves from where it is hot to where it is not. Always. Think it through and it will make perfect sense.
What is convection and conduction and what is the difference?
Convection is heat flow by means of moving matter. It only works in fluids (i.e. liquids and gases). Conduction is heat flow by means of direct physical contact. Radiation is heat flow by means of electromagnetic waves. It can work through a vacuum. Heat always naturally flows from something "hot" to something "cold". This is a form of entropy.
How can you describe the flow of heat?
The first statement is correct. Nature's law is that all things flow from where there is more of something to where there is less of something until they reach an equilibrium, where both sides are the same. For example, if something cold was touching something hot, then the heat from the hot object would keep flowing into the cold object until both objects are the same temperature.
When Flow of heat by direct contact is known as?
False... The flow of heat through direct contact is conduction.
What do we call materials that do NOT let heat pass through them easily?
Materials that do not let heat pass through them easily are called insulators. They have low thermal conductivity, which means they do not allow heat to flow easily through them. Examples of insulators include wood, plastic, and glass.
What is something that allows electricity or heat to travel along it or through it?
A conductor is a material that allows electricity or heat to flow through it easily due to its high conductivity. Examples include copper, aluminum, and water.
If something is conductor of heat does it lose heat fast or slow?
If something is a good conductor of heat, it will lose heat faster than a poor conductor. This is because a good conductor allows heat to flow through it quickly, dispersing the heat energy more rapidly.
What is the natural flow of heat?
The natural flow of heat is from a higher temperature to a lower temperature. This process occurs through conduction, convection, or radiation, depending on the medium through which the heat is transferring.
What do you call the material that lets heat pass through?
The material that allows heat to pass through is called a conductor. Conductors have high thermal conductivity, which means they enable the flow of heat energy. Examples of conductors include metals like copper and aluminum.
What is a science insulator?
An insulator is an object that does not conduct (allow something to flow through it). It is used typically in heat or electricity applications. For example, insulation in a house, keeps heat from escaping outside.
Can heat and electricity flow through metals?
Yes!
