heat is transferred The transfer of heat by touching from the flame to the Conduction something that is hot pot the process of heat transfer in as the pot heats it liquids and gases transfers energy to Convection the water The transfer of heat that travels Radiation in waves from a source, such as a fire or the sun A substance that allows heat to pass through it easily Conductor Any kind of metal is a conductor Iron, aluminum, copper, steel A substance that does not allow heat to pass through easily; a Insulator substance that prevents heat from being lost Rubber, plastic, fleece
Conduction The transfer of heat by touching something that is hot heat is transferred from the flame to the pot Convection the process of heat transfer in liquids and gases as the pot heats it transfers energy to the water Radiation The transfer of heat that travels in waves from a source, such as a fire or the sun Conductor A substance that allows heat to pass through it easily Any kind of metal is a conductor Iron, aluminum, copper, steel Insulator A substance that does not allow heat to pass through easily; a substance that prevents heat from being lost Rubber, plastic, fleece
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