Heat Transfer Task Cards

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself. It occurs when two objects at different temperatures are in direct contact.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by the movement of the fluid itself. Warmer parts of the fluid rise while cooler parts sink.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium to travel through, allowing heat to be transferred through empty space.

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Give an example of conduction.

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of boiling water.

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Give an example of convection.

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An example of convection is warm air rising from a heater and circulating around a room.

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Give an example of radiation.

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What is the main difference between conduction and convection?

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The main difference is that conduction occurs in solids through direct contact, while convection occurs in fluids through the movement of the fluid.

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What materials are good conductors of heat?

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Good conductors of heat include metals like copper and aluminum.

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What materials are good insulators of heat?

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Good insulators of heat include materials like wood, rubber, and glass.

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How does temperature affect conduction?

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Higher temperatures increase the energy of particles, leading to faster conduction as particles collide more frequently.