Conduction of Heat (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Effect of higher thermal conductivity on energy transfer
Effect of higher thermal conductivity on energy transfer
Higher rate of energy transfer by conduction
Thermal conductivity of cavity wall insulation
Thermal conductivity of cavity wall insulation
Very low
By how much does cavity insulation reduce thermal conductivity?
By how much does cavity insulation reduce thermal conductivity?
Up to 10 times
Single glazed windows thermal conductivity
Single glazed windows thermal conductivity
High
Double glazed windows thermal conductivity
Double glazed windows thermal conductivity
Low
Loft insulation thermal conductivity
Loft insulation thermal conductivity
Low
Loft insulation effect on roof heat transfer
Loft insulation effect on roof heat transfer
Reduces thermal energy passing through roof
Material property needed to reduce heat transfer in buildings
Material property needed to reduce heat transfer in buildings
Low thermal conductivity
Thick walls effect on thermal energy transfer rate
Thick walls effect on thermal energy transfer rate
Reduces the rate
What cavity insulation reduces
What cavity insulation reduces
Thermal energy escaping through walls