Buoyancy and Fluids
What is Buoyancy?
The tendency of a body to rise or fall while submerged in a fluid
Are there exceptions to Thermal expansion or contraction?
Yes there is
How many modes of heat transfer are there, and what are they?
3 modes. Conduction, Radiation, and Convection
Does density determine whether an object floats or sinks?
Yes, density does determine if an object floats or sinks
When does Thermal contraction occur?
The volume shrinks in response to the decrease in temperature
What is temperature?
The measurement of motion in molecules or atoms
What is Thermal Expansion?
The increase in volume of an object when it is exposed to a rise in temperature.
What is heat?
Energy that moves from something hot to something less hot