Practice and Revision - Heat
Let us practise and revise what we learned about heat. Heat is a form of energy that flows from hotter to colder objects, causing temperatur
Core concept
Heat flows naturally from a hotter object to a colder one until both reach the same temperature (thermal equilibrium).
How it works
Heat can transfer through conduction (direct contact), convection (movement in liquids/gases), or radiation (through space, like sunlight).
Why it matters
Most materials expand when heated and contract when cooled, a property used in thermometers and expansion joints in bridges.
Key detail
Understanding heat transfer helps us explain cooking, weather patterns, and design efficient heating and cooling systems.
Exam highlight
Key diagram

Keywords worth remembering
Trending
Most searched
Quick revision
Study resources
Notes & downloads
Quick notes
• Heat flows from hotter to colder objects.
• This continues until thermal equilibrium.
• Heat transfers by conduction, convection, radiation.
• Conduction is direct contact transfer.
• Convection is movement in liquids/gases.
• Radiation transfers through space, like sunlight.
• Materials expand when heated, contract when cooled.
• This is used in thermometers and bridges.