Review Conductors move energy rapidly. Insulators move it slowly. If you don’t want the temp. to change, STOP Energy from flowing.
Review Metals are good conductors due to the properties of the atoms that make up the metal. Metal atoms do not hold onto their outermost electrons very stongly; move freely about. Non-metals---Electrons do not move about!
More Ways to Transfer Thermal Energy Convection & Radiation Light carries energy, which will make the sensing sheet warmer. Pattern of flashlight been can be seen. 90% of the energy arrives in the form of (invisible) infrared radiation.
Candle Convection The candle is surrounded by air, which is NoT a good thermal conductor, but it is converting chemical energy into thermal energy Why does the hot air float upward?
Transforming Kinetic Energy to Thermal Energy
Transforming Mechanical Energy to Thermal Energy Rub a surface with a pencil eraser for a few seconds, Place the sensing sheet over the region, What effect does erasing have?