Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Front

What are the three kinds of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

How does warm air behave in a room?

Back

Warm air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.

Front

What is an example of conduction?

Back

Ironing a shirt is an example of conduction.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

What is an example of convection?

Back

Boiling water is an example of convection.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is an example of radiation?

Back

Getting sunburned is an example of radiation.

Front

How does heat transfer occur in a vacuum?

Back

Heat transfer in a vacuum occurs only through radiation.

Front

What happens to the density of air when it is heated?

Back

The density of air decreases when it is heated.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4