Heat Transfer Practice

Front

What happens when ice cubes melt in a glass?

Back

Heat is transferred from the warmer water to the ice cubes.

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What is the definition of CONDUCTION?

Back

When heat transfers from objects that are touching.

Front

What is heat?

Back

The measure of how much energy moved from one place to another.

Front

What kind of heat transfer happens when the sun is heating your body?

Back

Radiation.

Front

What causes the vinyl siding of a house to warp when a nearby house burns down?

Back

Radiation.

Front

What is RADIATION?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is CONVECTION?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of conduction?

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

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What is an example of convection?

Back

Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

Back

Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.