10-20 TEST: Heat Transfer

Front

What is heat transfer?

Back

The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

Front

What are the three main methods of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction, convection, and radiation.

Front

Define conduction.

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

An ice cube melting in a person's hand.

Front

Define convection.

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Warm air rising and cool air sinking.

Front

Define radiation.

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of radiation.

Back

A car’s inside temperature rises to over 100 degrees on a sunny day.

Front

What happens to particles in conduction?

Back

Particles vibrate and transfer energy to neighboring particles.

Front

What happens to particles in convection?

Back

Warmer, less dense particles rise while cooler, denser particles sink.