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Conduction, Convection, & Radiation

Conduction, Convection, & Radiation

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through a solid material without the movement of the material itself. It occurs when two objects at different temperatures are in direct contact.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) by the movement of the fluid itself. It creates currents that distribute heat.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light. It does not require a medium to travel through.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In heat transfer, heat flows from which substance to which substance?

Back

Heat always flows from the hotter substance to the colder substance.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

An example of conduction is when a metal spoon gets hot after being placed in a hot cup of coffee.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

An example of convection is when warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a current in a room.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of radiation.

Back

An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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