Heat Transfer Task Cards

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What is heat transfer?

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The process of thermal energy moving from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of hot soup.

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Define convection.

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

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Give an example of convection.

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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Give an example of radiation.

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The warmth felt from the sun on your skin.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well.

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Give an example of an insulator.

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Wood, plastic, and rubber.