Heat Transfer Practice

Front

What is conduction?

Back

When energy moves from one place to another through contact.

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when the candle heats the metal and transfers heat to a person's hand?

Back

Conduction.

Front

Define conduction.

Back

When heat transfers from objects that are touching.

Front

What kind of heat transfer happens when the sun heats your body?

Back

Radiation.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The type of heat transfer that occurs in fluids, such as warm air rising and cold air sinking.

Front

What is radiation?

Back

When heat is transferred from objects like rays of light or electromagnetically.

Front

What is an example of conduction?

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

Front

What is an example of convection?

Back

Warm air rising and cold air sinking, creating wind.

Front

What is an example of radiation?

Back

Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

Front

What is the difference between conduction and convection?

Back

Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer in fluids.