Conduction, Convection, & Radiation

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What is the process by which heat is transferred through direct contact of molecules or particles?

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Conduction

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs in fluids, such as warm air rising and cold air sinking?

Back

Convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the term for the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as from the sun or a fireplace?

Back

Radiation

Front

In which type of heat transfer does the medium (solid, liquid, or gas) not need to move for heat to be transferred?

Back

Conduction

Front

What phenomenon causes the warm water in a swimming pool to rise to the surface?

Back

Convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in metals?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the name of the process where heat is transferred through the movement of fluids?

Back

Convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

How does radiation differ from conduction and convection in terms of medium requirement?

Back

Radiation does not require a medium to transfer heat.

Front

What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

Front

What is an example of convection in action?

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The rising of warm air from a heater.