What is the purpose of insulation
to slow down the rate at which energy is transferred outside a house by heating
What 3 ways can heating be transferred
Conduction- solid
Convection - liquid/gas
Radiation- vacuum
What is a low thermal conductivity
energy is not transferred through them easily
What is a high thermal conductivity
energy is transferred through them easily
What are some ways we can reduce unwanted energy transfers
Streamlining, Lubrication, Thermal insulation