Heat Transfer Practice

Front

What is the transfer of heat by movement of liquids or gases?

Back

Convection

Front

What happens when you hold hands with someone warmer than you?

Back

The heat energy from your friend's hand transferred to your hand through conduction.

Front

What is energy?

Back

Ability to do work.

Front

What happens to warm air and cool air?

Back

Warm air rises and cool air sinks, a process known as convection.

Front

What method of heat transfer occurs when an ice cube melts on a hot surface?

Back

Conduction.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a hot stove and getting burned.

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.