Heat Transfer Concepts

Front

Does heat transfer from warm to cold or from cold to warm?

Back

Warm to cold

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Energy transfer through direct contact, best with solids.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

A metal pot on a stove.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Energy transfer due to density differences.

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

The radiator near the floor.

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Energy transfer through waves, can happen through a vacuum.

Front

Give an example of radiation.

Back

Energy reaching earth from the sun.

Front

Which energy transfer relies upon density differences?

Back

Convection

Front

Which energy transfer requires no medium or material?

Back

Radiation

Front

Which energy transfer requires direct contact?

Back

Conduction