Heat Transfer Flashcard

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What happens to warm air in convection?

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Warm air rises.

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What happens to cold air in convection?

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Cold air sinks.

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Which method of heat transfer is NOT used?

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Induction.

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What is radiation?

Back

Heat transfer due to electromagnetic waves traveling through a vacuum.

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What is conduction?

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Heat transfer from objects that are touching.

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What is convection?

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A hot liquid or air that expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense and sinks.

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What is an example of convection?

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Rising warm air.

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What is an example of conduction?

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Touching a hot stove.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Sitting near a campfire.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total amount of thermal energy an object has.