Thermal Energy Transfer

Front

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

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Radiation

Front

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 is conduction?

Back

Heat transfer by touch.

Front

What is the form of energy that is transferred between systems or objects with different temperatures?

Back

Heat

Front

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

Back

Convection

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the primary method of heat transfer in fluids?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the term for the energy that is transferred from a hotter object to a cooler one?

Back

Heat

Front

What is an example of radiation in everyday life?

Back

The warmth felt from sunlight.

Front

What is the difference between conduction and convection?

Back

Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through fluid movement.