Heat Transfer Practice

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through waves, such as heat from the sun or heat lamps.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between objects, like an iron smoothing clothes.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat in a fluid (liquid or gas) where hot liquid or air expands, becomes less dense, and rises, while cooler, denser liquid or air sinks.

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Example of radiation in everyday life?

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An example of radiation is feeling warmth from a heat lamp or the sun.

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Example of conduction in everyday life?

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An example of conduction is touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.

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Example of convection in cooking?

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An example of convection is when making soup, where the hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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What happens to air when it is heated?

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When air is heated, it expands, becomes less dense, and rises.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens to a pot on a stove?

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The pot gets hot due to conduction, as heat transfers from the stove to the pot.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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How does a hair dryer work?

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A hair dryer uses convection to blow hot air, drying your hair.

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What is an example of heat transfer in a car engine?

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When a car engine turns hot after being turned on, it is an example of conduction.

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