Thermal Energy Transfer 24-25

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What is Convection?

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The movement of gas or liquid in which warmer parts move up and the colder parts move down.

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when you put a pan on the stove top?

Back

Conduction.

Front

What is the method of heat transfer that occurs in liquids or gases?

Back

Convection.

Front

How is heat transferred to you when gathered around a campfire?

Back

Radiation.

Front

In convection heat transfer, what type of air rises?

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Warm air.

Front

What is Conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is Radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of Convection in everyday life.

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Boiling water where the hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

Front

What happens to the temperature of air as it rises in convection?

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It generally decreases as it rises.

Front

What is the primary method of heat transfer in solids?

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Conduction.