energy transfer-Any process in which a system interacts with its surroundings in such a way that the energy of the system increases (or decreases) while that of the surroundings decreases (or increases) by the same amount.
convection-transport of heat and moisture by the movement of a fluid.
conduction-The transfer of heat energy through a substance or from one substance to another by direct contact of atoms or molecules.
radiation-when heat transfers from one point to another.
Monday, December 8, 2008
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