Conduction of Heat (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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What happens to energy transfer rate with high thermal conductivity?
What happens to energy transfer rate with high thermal conductivity?
Higher rate of energy transfer by conduction
Thermal conductivity of cavity wall insulating material
Thermal conductivity of cavity wall insulating material
Very low
How much does cavity insulation reduce thermal conductivity?
How much does cavity insulation reduce thermal conductivity?
Up to ten times
Effect of cavity insulation on thermal energy escaping
Effect of cavity insulation on thermal energy escaping
Much less passes through walls
Thermal conductivity of single glazed windows
Thermal conductivity of single glazed windows
High
Thermal conductivity of double glazed windows
Thermal conductivity of double glazed windows
Low
Thermal conductivity of loft insulation
Thermal conductivity of loft insulation
Low
Effect of loft insulation on thermal energy through roof
Effect of loft insulation on thermal energy through roof
Reduces the amount passing through
Building material choice to reduce thermal energy transfer
Building material choice to reduce thermal energy transfer
Materials with low thermal conductivity
Effect of thick walls on thermal energy transfer rate
Effect of thick walls on thermal energy transfer rate
Reduces the rate