Heat transfer

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What is a substance that does NOT conduct heat well?

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Insulator

Front

What happens when you hold hands with someone warmer than you?

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The heat energy from your friend's hand transferred to your hand through conduction.

Front

What is the process called when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection

Front

If an object has particles that are moving very quickly, what is its temperature likely to be?

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Hot

Front

What is the measurement of the average kinetic energy of a substance?

Back

Temperature

Front

What do we call materials that conduct heat well?

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Conductors

Front

What is the transfer of heat through direct contact called?

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Conduction

Front

What is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation

Front

What is an example of convection in everyday life?

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance when heat is added?

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The temperature increases.