Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Front

In heat transfer, heat always flows from the _______________ substance to the _______________ substance.

Back

hotter to colder

Front

What form of heat transfer circulates the warm and cool air in a house?

Back

Convection

Front

You get sunburned due to __________ from the sun.

Back

radiation

Front

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of ________.

Back

convection

Front

As you hold a piece of ice, it begins to melt from the warmth of your hand on it. This is because of __________.

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 through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

What is radiation?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

Back

Touching a hot stove and getting burned.

Front

Give an example of convection in everyday life.

Back

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