Questions on Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

Front

In heat transfer, heat always flows from the _______________ substance to the _______________ substance.

Back

hotter to colder

Front

The kind of heat transfer that travels through space in electromagnetic waves is ______________________.

Back

radiation

Front

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

Back

convection

Front

Which best describes the process of convection?

Back

Convection is the primary way heat travels through liquids and gases.

Front

Which statement is true?

Back

The quicker a molecule moves, the warmer it is.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

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

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.