Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, and does not require a medium to travel.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to warm air in a room?

Back

Warm air rises because it is less dense than cooler air, leading to convection currents.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does a fire warm a group of friends?

Back

A fire warms friends through radiation, as heat is emitted in all directions from the flames.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is heat?

Back

Heat is the energy transferred from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object, related to its temperature.

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