Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

Back

Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

What are the three types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

Define conduction.

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

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Define convection.

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

Define radiation.

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves without needing a medium.

Front

Give an example of radiation.

Back

The heat from the sun warming your skin.

Front

What happens to a rock in the sun during the day?

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It gets hot due to radiation from the sun.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when you touch a hot car hood?

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Conduction.