Heat transfer

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How does heat move?

Back

Heat moves from warm places to cooler places.

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Front

What type of thermal energy transfer is conduction?

Back

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

Front

What causes sunburn?

Back

Sunburn is caused by radiation from the sun.

Front

Define convection.

Back

Convection is the transfer of thermal energy in a fluid (liquid/gas) by the movement of warm and cool fluids.

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Front

What is responsible for making macaroni rise and fall in a pot on the stove?

Back

Convection is responsible for making macaroni rise and fall in a pot on the stove.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

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

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What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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Front

Give an example of convection in everyday life.

Back

An example of convection is the warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

Front

What is the main difference between conduction and convection?

Back

Conduction occurs in solids through direct contact, while convection occurs in fluids through movement.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

Back

The temperature of the substance increases when it absorbs heat.

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