PLTW Heat Transfer

Front

Heat always flows from a __________________ to a cooler object.

Back

warmer

Front

In ____________ , heat is transferred from one particle of matter to another without the movement of the matter.

Back

conduction

Front

In ____________, heat is transferred by the currents within a fluid.

Back

convection

Front

In ___________ , energy is transferred by electromagnetic waves.

Back

radiation

Front

A ______________ is a material that transfers thermal energy well.

Back

conductor

Front

A ______________ is a material that does not transfer thermal energy well.

Back

insulator

Front

Wood, straw, and wool are materials that are good __________________.

Back

insulators

Front

Silver, stainless steel, and copper are materials that are good _________________

Back

conductors

Front

When hot coffee is stirred with a spoon, the spoon gets hot due to _______________.

Back

conduction

Front

The side of the chair facing the fireplace gets warm because of_______________.

Back

radiation