Thermal Energy Transfer Flashcardzizz

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What type of heat transfer occurs in solids?

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Conduction

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What is the method of thermal energy transfer that moves through empty space?

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Radiation

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What is the term for the movement of water in a pot, molten mantle in the earth's crust, and hot air rising in the atmosphere?

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Convection

Front

What type of heat transfer is demonstrated when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection

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What is the transfer of energy through or by electromagnetic waves called?

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Radiation

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What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in metals?

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Conduction

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What is the process called when heat is transferred through fluids (liquids and gases)?

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Convection

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What type of heat transfer does not require a medium?

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Radiation

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In which type of heat transfer do particles collide to transfer energy?

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Conduction

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What is the role of the sun in thermal energy transfer?

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It primarily transfers energy through radiation.