Heat Transfer Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?

Back

Induction is NOT a method of heat transfer.

Front

Rising warm air is an example of _____________.

Back

Convection.

Front

When you sit in a car with hot, black leather seats in the middle of summer and you get burnt, this is an example of _____________.

Back

Conduction.

Front

With convection, warm air ____________ and cold air _____________.

Back

Warm air rises and cold air sinks.

Front

What is the definition of CONVECTION?

Back

Convection is when a hot liquid or air expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense and sinks.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through objects that are touching.

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is heat transfer due to electromagnetic waves traveling through a vacuum.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

An example of conduction is touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

Front

What happens to air when it is heated?

Back

When air is heated, it expands and becomes less dense.

Front

What is the main method of heat transfer in liquids?

Back

Convection is the main method of heat transfer in liquids.