Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when the sun warms the sand?

Back

Radiation

Front

What causes warm air to rise in a room?

Back

Convection

Front

Define conduction in the context of thermal energy transfer.

Back

Conduction is the process where heat or electricity is directly transmitted through a substance without any movement of the substance itself.

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when you touch a hot object and burn your finger?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the process called when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection

Front

What are the three methods of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

Front

How does convection work in a fluid?

Back

Convection works by the movement of warmer, less dense fluid rising and cooler, denser fluid sinking, creating a circulation pattern.

Front

What is an example of radiation in everyday life?

Back

Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

Front

In which state of matter does conduction primarily occur?

Back

Solids.

Front

What is the main difference between conduction and convection?

Back

Conduction involves direct transfer of heat through a material, while convection involves the movement of fluids.