Heat & Heat Transfer

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What type of heat transfer occurs when heated air or water rises to the top of denser, cooler air or water?

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Convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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In which direction is heat flowing when a hand touches ice?

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From the hand to the ice.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What type of heat transfer occurs when cooking a pancake on a griddle?

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Conduction

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What type of heat transfer occurs when popping popcorn in the microwave?

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Radiation

Front

Define conduction.

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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Define convection.

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Define radiation.

Back

The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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What is the main source of heat for the Earth?

Back

The Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

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They move faster and spread apart.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4