Infrared Radiation

Q. Dark, Matt surfaces...

Solid

Liquid

Gas

What are the best insulators?

Why are non-metals poor conductors?

What is convection?

What is evaporation?

What is condensation?

How could you increase evaporation?

How could you increase condensation on a surface?

What does the rate of energy transferred to or from an object depend on?

Energy transfer equation

Rearrange the previous equation to find the specific heat capacity of something

Q. The greater the mass of an object...

What does the rate of temperature change of a substance when it is heated depend on?

U-values

Q. The lower the U-value...

How can energy transfer from our homes be reduced?

Q. Cavity wall insulation reduces the rate of energy transfer due to...

Q. Aluminium foil behind a radiator reduces the rate of energy transfer due to...

Q. Closing the curtains in the winter reduces the rate of energy transfer due to